Alfie presented with his certificate

Fifteen-year-old local hero presented with SAS certificate

A fifteen-year-old from Aberdeen has been presented with a Certificate of Commendation from the Scottish Ambulance Service, following his brave actions in saving a young girl, which earned him a Local Hero Award at the Inspiring Aberdeen Awards 2021.

Neil Hardy wins dispatcher of the year

SAS call handler wins Dispatcher of the Year

An Ambulance Control Centre (ACC) Call Hander for the Scottish Ambulance Service has been named UK Emergency Medical Dispatcher of the Year, following his involvement in helping deliver a baby over the phone.

Crew thanked for helping to deliver baby in car

This World Patient Safety Day we're acknowledging our SAS colleagues who contribute to safe maternal and newborn care.

Three members of staff in front of a mobile testing unit

MTU teams deliver one million tests in a year

Scottish Ambulance Service Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) teams have delivered more than one million tests in just over a year.

An A&E ambulance in front of the Forth Railway Bridge

Almost 300 extra ambulance staff being recruited

Almost 300 additional ambulance service staff are being recruited through a £20 million @scotgov funding injection made over last year and this year as part of the Service's Demand and Capacity Programme.