Need advice on winter illnesses? Get the advice and guidance you need quickly with NHS 24's digital services. Use their online symptom checker to get the right answers from their experts. Head to https://www.nhsinform.scot/winter to find out more. #RightCareRightPlace

On an average day, we get over 2,000 emergency calls into our 999 ambulance control rooms. Your actions can help us save lives. If it's not life-threatening, please call NHS24 on 111. #RightCareRightPlace

⚠️❄️ You know the drill… snow & ice = very busy Emergency Departments! Please take extra care, slow it right down and only travel if you really need to. Think you need A&E? 👉 www.nhsinform.scot/right-care or call your GP/111 first! @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week The theme of this year’s week is This is My Place, which is aims to create environments where children and young people feel they belong. Find out more at https://ow.ly/R96L50YeXL1 or visit https://ow.ly/bkpg50YeXL2

Recruiting for: Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Our ScotSTAR Neonatal Team are looking to expand their workforce and looking for highly motivated individuals to join them. Salary: 8B Closing date: Thursday 19 February For more info and to apply 👉https://ow.ly/hmcM50YbCwS

By using NHS resources wisely this weekend, we can all stay well and access the care we need quickly, safely, and as close to home as possible. #RightCareRightPlace www.nhsinform.scot/right-care @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social

There are multiple warnings in place for #StormChandra, including amber warnings for rain and strong winds ⚠️ Flooding and damaging winds are expected later today and on Tuesday in parts of the UK. For further details 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning

If you have witnessed or performed CPR – even if it was years ago – we're here for you. Our free, confidential Advice Line is ready to listen, offer support and help you process what you’ve been through. 📞 Call freephone 0808 801 0899 📱 Text ADVICE to 66777 📧 Email [email protected]

⚠️ Only phone 999 or go to A&E if you need urgent medical care for a critical emergency. If you think you need A&E but it’s not critical or life-threatening, call 111, day or night, or contact your GP during the day. www.NHSinform.scot/right-care #RightCareRightPlace @scotambservice.bsky.social

Wishing all our followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Rain across southwest parts of Scotland Sunday 0000 – 2359 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

Taking risks on the road can have devastating consequences – for you, your passengers, your loved ones and other road users. Real roads don’t reset. For more information visit: roadsafety.scot/young-drivers #ArriveAlive

🏥🚑 If you need urgent care but it’s not a critical emergency, you should call your GP or NHS 24 on 111 before going to A&E. More info at www.NHSinform.scot/right-care #RightCareRightPlace @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social

🏥🚑 If you need urgent care this weekend 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 @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social

Are you looking for a rewarding and worthwhile opportunity to support SAS? Become one of our Non-Executive Directors and play a central role in ensuring the efficient, effective and accountable governance of SAS. Find out more and apply here 👉 https://ow.ly/2qBy50XA0JE

We can’t always predict when severe weather will occur. But preparing in advance will mean that when it does happen, you’ll know what to do and can act fast. Prepare for winter by keeping an emergency kit in your home. Find more suggestions at ready.scot.

Spectacular pink skies accompanied the first snowfall in Fort William recently. Thank you to Claire and Graham for capturing these skies and snowfall ❄️

⚠️🚑🏥 Only phone 999 or go to A&E if you need urgent medical care for a critical emergency. If you think you need A&E but it’s not life-threatening, call 111 or contact your General Practice during the day. www.NHSinform.scot/right-care #RightCareRightPlace @scotambservice.bsky.social

Our next Board Meeting is being held on Wednesday 26th November There are limited spaces available if you would like to attend. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/U1Oc50Xu5iW

Winter Flu Vaccinations - Additional @scotambservice.bsky.social clinics in #Aberdeenshire South: #WinterFluVaccine #AberdeenshireHealth #VaccinationClinic #GetVaccinated

The Met Office has issued this further YELLOW Weather Warning for SNOW and ICE affecting Grampian: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and... This is in addition to the two yellow warnings previously issued for: ICE - ow.ly/xh1b50XsJ63 SNOW - ow.ly/npP350XsJ62

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the performance and development of our divisional workshop facilities. Salary: Band 6 Closing date: Thursday 20 November For more info and to apply 👉 https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=232277

🚑🆘🏥 It’s important to know where to get the right care for your healthcare needs and ONLY call 999 or go to A&E for critical emergencies. Find out more about where to get the right care in the right place at www.nhsinform.scot/rightcare @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social

Do you know CPR? Be part of the change and support your community. You could help save lives by joining the GoodSAM app. Join here: https://ow.ly/Q91y50Xojfm #GoodSAM #CPR

A patient's husband shared their recent experience of SAS and the Golden Jubilee Hospital after their husband had a cardiac arrest at home whilst sleeping. Great work by our call handler, crew, and the Golden Jubilee Hospital staff 👏👏👏 Read in full 👉 https://www.careopinion.org.uk/1400568

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.​

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

⚠️ 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

🌬️🔶#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

🟠 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

🟡 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

Join live today! Sessions run until 9pm tonight. Join 👉 www.restartaheart.live

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

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

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 @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social

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

🚑 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.

#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 @nhs24.bsky.social @scotambservice.bsky.social

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

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

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.

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

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

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).

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