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

We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join our team. Play a key role in supporting our mission to deliver life-saving care to over 5M people. We're looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference through financial excellence. apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai...

⚠️🌬️ Yellow weather warning of #wind affecting #Grampian between 06:00 on Mon 4 Aug and 06:00 on Tue 5 Aug 2025. #StormFloris is likely to bring a spell of unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds to northern UK on Monday into early Tuesday. weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and...

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life. From maternity leave to trained counsellors, let’s ensure every mum gets the breastfeeding support she needs! #HopefulFutures 🔗 bit.ly/40HTe7s

This month we’re talking about the psychological impact of resuscitation on first responders. Want practical ways to support your own wellbeing, and your team’s, after a resuscitation event? Read more 👇

Staying on top of your vaccines is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of becoming seriously ill from diseases like meningitis, measles, and most HPV related cancers. For more information visit nhsinform.scot/vaccinesforstudents #Vaccines4Students

Mary Kinninmonth’s Community First Responder instincts and training saved her husband’s life when he suffered a cardiac arrest at home earlier this year. Read more: www.scottishambulance.com/news/howe-of... #Fife #Volunteer #LearnCPR

It’s important to know where to get the right care for your healthcare needs and only go to A&E or phone 999 for critical life-threatening emergencies. Find out more about where to get the right care in the right place at www.nhsinform.scot/rightcare #RightCareRightPlace

No CPR manikin? No problem. You can practice CPR anywhere, even without specialist equipment. Use everyday items at home, school or work to build your skills and confidence 💪

We are currently recruiting for Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants in West Scotland based at various stations within: ⭐Argyll and Clyde ⭐Glasgow ⭐Lanarkshire ⭐Dumfries and Galloway Find out more and apply here: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai... Closing date: Thursday 7 August