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Siblings recognised by Scottish Ambulance Service for saving mum's life
Two siblings have been presented with certificates of commendation from the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) for saving their mum’s life.
Public urged to help set new CPR world record
The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and Save a Life for Scotland (SALFS) are calling for members of the public to learn CPR and help set a Guinness World Record on Thursday 10th October.
Glasgow Interfaith events see over 80 trained in vital CPR
Over 80 people have attended two interfaith training events in Glasgow to learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator.
SAS staff member awarded for 15 years of volunteer lifesaving
A Scottish Ambulance Service Ambulance Care Assistant has received a long service award after 15 years volunteering for St Andrews First Aid.
Ambulance Care Assistant and former Ibiza DJ lends support for charity
A Scottish Ambulance Service Ambulance Care Assistant who used to DJ in Ibiza is now plying his former trade to play music for a charity supporting people with additional needs.
Gama Aviation awarded SAS air ambulance contract
Gama Aviation has been awarded the Scottish Ambulance Service’s Air Ambulance contract
NHS staff member forever grateful to SAS following care for mum before she passed away
An NHS staff member said she she’ll be forever grateful to the Scottish Ambulance Service staff who attended to her mum before she passed away.
SAS to carry out simulation study as part of national drone project
The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) is set to carry out vital research with members of the public to test how drones can be used in response to cardiac arrests.
Ballater Paramedic running 62 miles in July to raise funds after son’s cancer diagnosis
A Scottish Ambulance Service paramedic is running a total of 62 miles during July to raise money for Cancer Research UK after her son’s Stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis.
SAS Expands Drug-related Emergency Initiative After Successful Pilot
An initiative to encourage young people to call 999 in a drug-related emergency is being expanded following a successful pilot, the Scottish Ambulance Service has announced.
SAS staff member from Peebles first Paramedic to receive The Doctor of Professional Studies academic award.
A Scottish Ambulance Service staff member has become the first paramedic in Scotland to receive The Doctor of Professional Studies academic award.
VR technology and educational escape rooms used to train over 600 school children in vital lifesaving skills
Over 600 high school students have so far been trained in vital lifesaving skills as part of a groundbreaking pilot training programme using innovative technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and educational escape rooms.