Patient Peter in football uniform

Dad brought back to life after cardiac arrest during football friendly

Two Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) staff members along with several bystanders saved the life of a dad after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a football friendly.

Photo of SAS staff members in front of a mental health vehicle

SAS boosts mental health services after successful pilot

The use of a dedicated vehicle to respond to mental health emergencies is being expanded in Inverness following a successful pilot of the initiative, the Scottish Ambulance Service has announced.

Patient Parminder with cards and chocolates for staff

Fife dad thanks SAS staff who saved his life after two cardiac arrests

A Fife dad who had a cardiac arrest at a gym has thanked the ambulance service staff who helped saved his life.

Scottish Ambulance Service Prepares for Winter

The Scottish Ambulance Service is bringing in a range of extra initiatives this winter, including new frontline staff, ambulances and enhancements to 999 call centre operations.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland and SAS Launch Support Service for People Involved in ‘Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest’

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland has partnered with the Scottish Ambulance Service and the Resuscitation Research Group at the University of Edinburgh (RRG) to launch a pilot service on Wednesday 1st November to support those who witness or provide CPR to someone who experiences cardiac arrest at home or in the community.