Jeanne thanks the quick-thinking crew who kept her alive
Jeanne Reilly highlights the importance of learning CPR skill after she had a cardiac arrest in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh.
15/10/2021
Call handler 'saved my husband's life'
A woman who performed CPR on her husband has sent a heartfelt thanks to the call handler who saved his life after giving instructions over the phone.
12/10/2021
14 new ambulance posts set to be introduced to reduce on-call working
Fourteen new ambulances posts are set to be introduced in the North and West regions of Scotland to reduce on-call working, as part of the announcement of an extra £20m of funding by the Scottish Government.
01/10/2021
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.
01/10/2021
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.
30/09/2021
