Face drooping? Arm weakness? Slurred speech? Think F.A.S.T.
If you think you or someone else is having a stroke, dial 999 or 112 immediately.
For more information, visit: https://t.co/Cxjb6PE5k5
And the winner is Aaron Conroy – @AmbulanceNAS . A true professional, excelling under pressure and leading beyond the desk. Honoured as Dispatcher of the Year, sponsored by @SopraSteria#ControlRoomAwards
#HSEStepsTOHealth Week 1 Prize Winners
999 Steppers
National Emergency Operations Centre, National Ambulance Service, Dublin South West.
Thank you Bernie Miggin for co-ordinating the 10 team members.
@AmbulanceNAS@HSEDubMidlands
Bernie Miggin's oskars Fundraising Page https://t.co/tKNVFEWpq5
All support appreciated as I take to the stage for my local GAA club to help develop our grounds for present and future generations
Did you know a car accident patient can require up to 30 units of blood?
Please drive safely if you're out this weekend.
And if you don't already, go to @Giveblood_ie and become a donor today.
#RoadSafetyWeek
Meningitis is a very serious illness. It is an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Fast treatment can save lives and prevent long-term disability.
For more information on the symptoms of meningitis, visit: https://t.co/eWtm8SXAm9
#WorldMeningitisDay
If you're out on or in the water this weekend, please follow advice from @IWSie on how to stay safe.
If you see someone in danger in the water or on the coast, call @IrishCoastGuard on 999 or 112 - the operator can also send an ambulance if needed.
Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of an infection. If your someone has had an infection and is now very unwell, ask 'could it be sepsis?'
For information on the symptoms to look out for, visit:
Coming into summer there's an increase in activity around farms throughout the country. 🚜
This can lead to an increase in accidents, so we're urging you all to stay safe, particularly if there are children on the farm.
Go to https://t.co/vQco8tygOq
Recently our call-taker Andrew had a very personal experience with the National Ambulance Service.
It can be terrifying when something goes wrong in pregnancy but we're just so glad that all was well for both mother and baby.
Congratulations on the new addition to the family!
Today the National Ambulance Service will gather in Maynooth to remember and pay our last respects to a friend and colleague Ross Murphy.
Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
You learn something new every day...or lots of things on lots of days if you're in NEOC! Over the past few weeks, several staff engagement training days were held across both our Tallaght and Ballyshannon sites. Interested?
We're recruiting EMCs now: https://t.co/jVqoEaYAbK
📣 News Highlight! ❤️ https://t.co/5KKcqT7UBC. Let’s raise awareness about CPR and cardiac arrests, especially among football fans and younger generations 💪 Learn basic CPR techniques to make a difference. Immediate CPR triples survival rates! 🙌#UEFA#ERC #GetTrainedSaveLives #savelives #StrongerTogether
The word FAST will help you recognise when a stroke is happening and what you need to do.
Call 112 or 999 immediately; the sooner a person gets treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.
Find out more: https://t.co/Rr7Hjin7Hy