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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.
12/12/2023
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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.
12/12/2023
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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.
29/11/2023
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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.
10/11/2023
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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.
07/11/2023