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Lorraine Tough

Dedicated ambulance worker awarded Queen’s Ambulance Medal

A hard-working member of the Scottish Ambulance Service who has played a key role in several high-level projects, is to receive a Queen’s Ambulance Medal for her service.

Jim Fury

"Brilliant" work by SAS

Jim Fury has thanked two of our "brilliant" #Dunfermline emergency responders who came to his aid after he took unwell while on a walk in Loch Leven.

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Mum's "heartfelt thanks"

The mum of a young boy has sent a “heartfelt thanks” to the emergency responders who assisted her son after he had a seizure at nursery.

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MEET THE TEAM - North Arran First Responders

Since the ambulance service launched its Community First Responder initiative more than 15 years ago, more than 160 schemes have been set up across Scotland.

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"Massive" thanks from dad of baby Conan

We received a lovely message from the dad of a baby who spent several days in an incubator after he was flown from Kirkwall to Glasgow by our #SCOTSTAR team.

Dean Beggs

Burns victim thanks Scottish Ambulance Service for saving life

A man who suffered serious burns after ‘catching fire’ for a whole minute has thanked ambulance staff for helping to save his life.

Sue Owen

Farewell to Sue

Reflecting on her time within the Service, Sue said she has many highlights. However, three stand out.

MIchael Kidd

Fundraising drive for ‘inspirational’ youngster

A Scottish Ambulance Service paramedic is raising £10,000 following his young daughter’s courageous four-year battle with a brain tumour.

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MEET THE TEAM- Jack McIntyre

Jack McIntyre works as an Ambulance Care Assistant and is based in Cupar.

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Scotland celebrates creating a Nation of Lifesavers

Around 50,000 youngsters in Scotland are set to be taught CPR in the classroom every year thanks to a national campaign by British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland.

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Man brutally assaulted reunited with crew who saved his life

A lorry driver left with a severe brain injury and shattered jaw following a brutal street attack has been reunited with the Scottish Ambulance Service paramedics who saved his life

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Annual Review 2018

The Scottish Ambulance Service is holding an Annual Review for 2017/18 on Monday at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel. The public session begins at 14:00 and is chaired by the Minister for Public Health, Joe Fitzpatrick.