News

271 items found, showing page 17 of 23

Janet and Ben

Couple give thanks

Janet said if not for the ambulance service her husband would not be here today - brilliant work by everyone involved.

logan

Logan reunited with trauma teddy

Lovely story - a young boy has been reunited with his trauma teddy

Thomas

Hero call taker helps home birth

Fantastic compliment we received for one of our call takers – young Thomas was welcomed into the world six days earlier than expected at home thanks to the ACC staff member and ambulance crew.

Vicky

Mum thanks SAS after collapsing at gym

A mum said she owes her life to the Scottish Ambulance Service when she collapsed at the gym after being struck down with an exercise-related medical condition.

ECShub-SCV-Opening-Health-Minister-Jeane-Freeman-19-02-2020-002--

Health Secretary opens new Stirling Health & Care Village

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has officially opened the new £37m Stirling Health and Care Village. The innovative development includes a new GP and Minor Injuries Centre, the Bellfield Centre, a refurbished Outpatient Centre and a new base for the Scottish Ambulance Service which has relocated from its previous site in the Riverside area of the city.

Kieron Wood 1

Motorbike rider thanks crews after crash

A motorbike rider who was seriously injured after crashing into a sheep has thanked the Scottish Ambulance Service staff who came to his aid.

gail

Mental health support champion awarded Queen’s medal

A Scottish Ambulance Service paramedic who has campaigned for better mental health support for staff has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM).

Lisa Elder with Ollie

Mum thanks SAS after home birth

A mum has praised the Scottish Ambulance Service after she delivered her baby at home

awards

Inspiring ambulance staff celebrated

Scottish Ambulance Service staff and volunteers from across the country were celebrated at the Service’s annual awards last night for their dedication and commitment.

Jordan and crew

Chef meets crew who saved life after horror crash

A chef seriously injured in a crash, breaking several bones, has been reunited with three emergency responders who saved his life.