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Official Bluesky account for SAS with information on our campaigns & patient care. In an emergency call 999. Please send any formal feedback to: [email protected]
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland @chsscotland.bsky.social · 5d
This #WorldStrokeDay, we're joining forces with @scotambservice.bsky.social to remind everyone across Scotland to know the signs of stroke and #ActFAST.​

Face drooped on one side?​
Arm weakness?​
Speech slurred?​
Time is critical​

​Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.​
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 5d
We are proud to support Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's FAST campaign, raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Acting FAST can make all the difference and save a life.

Learn to spot the symptoms: FACE, ARM, SPEECH, TIME.
#actFAST #WorldStrokeDay
Hourglass with hands inside symbolizes urgency; text urges recognizing stroke symptoms and acting F.A.S.T., calling 999 immediately. Logos - Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 7d
It’s #InternationalControlRoomWeek, a chance to shine a light on the heroes in headsets across our 3 ACCs.

Our ACC staff work 24/7 answering emergency calls, dispatching ambulances, and allocating patient transport, across Scotland. Thank you all for making a difference every single day!
A smiling call handler dressed in dark green Scottish Ambulance Service uniform sat at a desk, working on a computer.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 18d
It's #RestartAHeartDay - a day that aims increase rates of survival from cardiac arrest and people learning CPR ❤️

We were delighted to help train over 130 thousand people on 1 Oct through partnership event, Restart a Heart Live 👉 https://ow.ly/eOJw50XciNV
Learn CPR 👉 https://ow.ly/Bl2s50XciNW
A police officer, paramedic, and a member of the public practicing CPR on mannequins in a training room with banners promoting CPR readiness and a screen displaying 'Restart a Heart Live'.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 22d
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is celebrating 30 years of its Advice Line.

The team have been at the end of the phone answering over 100,000 calls supporting the 1 in 5 people in Scotland affected by chest, heart, stroke conditions or Long Covid.

Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/8zz150X71I3
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 24d
Last month we received over 61,000 emergency calls.

We treated more than half of these without taking patients to hospital through our clinical hub, management on scene, and alternative pathways.
#RIghtCareRightPlace
Infographic showing Scottish Ambulance Service stats for September 2025, including 61,311 emergency calls, 15,362 patients managed on scene, and 29,450 hospital conveyances.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 24d
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay

Our Mental Health and Dementia Care Team have been working to improve access to mental health services for patients and ensure our staff are fully supported in managing mental health emergencies. They aim to ensure our service is inclusive, and stigma-free.

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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · Oct 3
⚠️ With severe weather warnings in place for strong winds and heavy rain from #StormAmy you can ensure that you’re #WeatherReady by following some simple steps from our partners.

Click below to read their top tips for staying safe in severe wind and rain 🌧️👇
Wind: bit.ly/3VZqfqU
Rain: bit.ly/3iEb7kd
5 tips for staying safe in strong wind
When there is a wind warning in place, here are 5 tips for staying safe in strong winds.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · Oct 3
🌬️🔶#StormAmy UPDATED 10.30am 03/10 - @metoffice.gov.uk has updated the amber weather warning for the #Grampian area. The warning now includes more of North Aberdeenshire and has been extended by 12 hours - until 9pm on Saturday.

www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Oct 3
🟠 Amber Weather Warning 🟠

Storm Amy has been upgraded to Amber in North and West Scotland.
From 5pm today, wind is forecast to reach 60-70mph and may exceed 95mph in more exposed and coastal areas.

🟠 Met Office 👉 https://ow.ly/Ht3v50X61cp
🟠 Ready Scotland 👉 https://ow.ly/Xhrp50X61cr
Dark storm clouds gather over a windy lakeside with bare trees bending in the strong breeze. An amber warning symbol is overlaid the top.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Oct 1
🟡 Yellow Weather Warning 🟡

Storm Amy is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain across Scotland on Friday and Saturday.

Ready Scotland advice and guidance 👉 https://ow.ly/khLa50X529J
Met Office yellow warning 👉 https://ow.ly/hF6m50X529E
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Oct 1
Join live today!
Sessions run until 9pm tonight.
Join 👉 www.restartaheart.live
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Sep 30
Tomorrow!
Join a 20 minute session tomorrow to learn CPR and become a future lifesaver.
Sessions run from 9am to 9pm with the 10am and 11am sessions being tailored to Primary School children.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/tiRB50X4ajT
#LearnCPR #Lifesaver #RestartAHeart #RestartAHeartLive
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Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · Sep 26
This person shared how @scotambservice.bsky.social performed over an hour of resuscitation to save their life after a cardiac arrest. They are now recovering well and have expressed deep gratitude for the team’s skill, persistence & compassion.
Read the full story👇
www.careopinion.org.uk/1392806
This image contains eight decorative heart elements, representing the eight individuals named and thanked in the story. Alongside other decorative features, the Care Opinion logo appears in the bottom-right corner, and a quote from the story is placed in the centre. It reads: “I am aware it was a difficult resuscitation with well over an hour of CPR required. It was a considerable team with involvement of the critical care ambulance and eight individuals in total: Pamela, Jason, Graeme, Francis, Robert, Stuart, Duncan, and Lynsey. I really appreciate the persistence of all team members for such a length of time.”
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · Sep 24
If you need urgent care but it’s not a critical emergency, you should call NHS 24 on 111 before going to A&E.

More info at www.NHSinform.scot/right-care

#RightCareRightPlace

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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Sep 24
Only a week to go until Restart a Heart Live 2025!
Join us on Wednesday 1st October to learn how to perform CPR and more.

Register for updates and how to attend 👉 www.restartaheart.live #CPRready #CPR #RestartAHeart
Three people performing CPR on three CPR dummies whilst smiling at the camera. They are in a studio with CPR awareness banners in the background.
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Stuart McMillan MSP @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social · Sep 2
🚑 New figures show @scotambservice.bsky.social
workforce levels are now at a record high.

🩺 The number of WTE GPs has also ⬆️ by 4% over the past year, with the Scottish Government committed to employing an additional 800 GPs by 2027.

💛 This demonstrates the @snp.org commitment to our NHS.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · Aug 27
#RightCareRightPlace If you think you need A&E, but it’s not a critical emergency, call NHS 24 on 111. Or for guidance and advice around common conditions, visit www.nhsinform.scot

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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Aug 19
We are currently recruiting for Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants in North Scotland based at various stations within:

⭐Aberdeen
⭐Peterhead
⭐Golspie
⭐Tain
⭐Lerwick
⭐Kirkwall

Find out more and apply: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Closing date: Thursday 28 August
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Aug 15
Learn to be a lifesaver by signing up for a free 20-minute event on Wednesday 1 October.

The Restart a Heart Live event is online, inclusive CPR and defibrillator training that anyone can attend, and no equipment is required.

Read more: www.scottishambulance.com/news/rsah-li... #LearnCPR
Bold white text on blue background reads 'Learn to be a lifesaver' above a red heart with a white play button symbol.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Aug 14
We had a great time at the Community Day at the David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre with over 200 adults and children learning CPR and learning about the ambulance service.

Leigh Buchanan, Tom Thurlow, and Kat Leckie from SAS were joined by Foxx Doherty and Ross McMillan from Lanark CFRs.
A Scottish Ambulance Service ambulance and gazebo parked outdoors at an event in a park. People are getting tours of the ambulance and being taught CPR on CPR dummies. A Scottish Ambulance Service gazebo with two SAS crew members dressed in dark green uniforms. Leigh Buchanan stood next to two Police Horses in an open field and next to a Scottish Ambulance Service gazebo.
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NHS Forth Valley @nhsforthvalley.bsky.social · Aug 11
Cases of measles are on the rise. So it’s important to be aware of the symptoms.

Find out about the signs and what to do if you think you or someone you live with has measles at nhsinform.scot/measles

#DontLetMeasles
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Aug 12
It's a hot one today, make sure you enjoy the weather whilst having a safe and comfortable time, find advice on how to prepare at ready.scot/respond/seve... #Heatwave
Image of a parked car on a sunny and hot day. Text reads - Never leave children or animals in stationary cars. Never leave children or animals in closed spaces or stationary cars. Nothing can ensure the car remains at a temperature that is safe.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Aug 11
Do you know a superb SAS member of staff who deserves to be celebrated?

Nominate them today for Scotland's Health Awards: www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2025/cat...
Nominations close on this Sunday (17 August).
Logo for Scotland's Health Awards 2025 featuring a blue heart with an ECG line and a green medical cross symbol.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · Aug 8
Learn to be a lifesaver by signing up for a free 20-minute event on Wednesday 1 October.

The Restart a Heart Live event is online, inclusive CPR and defibrillator training that anyone can attend, and no equipment is required.

Read more: www.scottishambulance.com/news/rsah-li... #CPR #LearnCPR
Three individuals practicing CPR on mannequins in a training room with banners promoting CPR readiness behind them.
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