South Western Ambulance Service

Official page for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. 🚑 The primary provider of 999 ambulance services across the South West. #TeamSWASFT

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It’s almost the weekend — know where to go if you need medical help ⛅

💊 Visit your local pharmacy

📞 Contact NHS 111 online or by phone

🏥 Use an Urgent Treatment Centre for minor injuries or illnesses

🚑 Always call 999 for life-threatening emergencies

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We have a very special #VolunteersWeek edition of #PictureOfTheWeek featuring our Community Response Vehicles which can be used by #TeamSWASFT Community First Responders (CFRs) across the #SouthWest. 💚

📸 taken by CFRs - Becky, Owen, Sammy & Sarah

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A special #ThankfulThursday for #VolunteersWeek 💚

Do you have a compliment to share? Complete our thank you form using the link below ▶️ https://t.co/D1rZAwnZma

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Not sure what to do when you’re feeling unwell?

Start with NHS 111 online - https://t.co/K8g2U2YNte

✔ Check your symptoms
✔ Get trusted medical advice
✔ Find the right NHS service

It’s quick, easy, and available anytime.

🚑 Always call 999 in a life-threatening emergency

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Happy #Devon Day to everyone across the county! 💚🤍🖤

📸 taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, Jamie, in #Dartmouth

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There are more than 650 Community First Responders (CFRs) volunteering their time to support #TeamSWASFT across the South West. ❤️🚑

Jill, one of our CFRs based in #Somerset highlights the difference CFRs make to patients in their local communities.

#VolunteersWeek

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Your voice matters 💚

We’re inviting local residents to join our Community Feedback Forum and share experiences of using our ambulance service.

📅 Wednesday 17 June
📍 Microsoft Teams
⏰ 1100 - 1230

To register or learn more: https://t.co/9OLghY4Ygd

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Are you heading to the Royal Cornwall Show?

Why not do something amazing and learn a new life-saving skill!💚

Join #TeamSWASFT and Cornwall Air Ambulance who will be offering FREE CPR and Defibrillator training across all three days.

📅 Thursday 4 - Saturday 6 June

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Not every injury needs A&E.

If you’ve had a slip, trip, or minor accident, your local Minor Injury Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre can help.

Help us keep A&E free for life-threatening emergencies — and get the right care for you, faster.

🔗▶️ https://t.co/TDpZ36LFjf

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Geoff has had many roles as part of #TeamSWASFT and is now taking on the role as a Fleet and Equipment Volunteer Driver which involves transporting our vehicles all across the #SouthWest ensuring they're in the right place and ready to respond to our patients. 💚

#VolunteersWeek

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Last week saw extremely high demand across our service in the #SouthWest.

📞 3,785 avg. daily calls
📈 Call volumes 24%+ higher than same time last year
⏱️ 3 sec avg. answer time

Thank you to our staff, volunteers and partners who delivered during an exceptionally busy week. 💚

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Help us be there for those who need us most.

Before calling 999, ask yourself:

💡 Need non-urgent advice? Go to NHS 111 online - https://t.co/K8g2U2YNte

🩹 Minor illness or concern? Visit a pharmacy

Making the right choice helps everyone get the care they need, faster.

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Volunteers just like Jude play a crucial part of the #TeamSWASFT family. Jude is a Community Training Volunteer in #Devon, delivering free defibrillator and CPR awareness sessions available across the #SouthWest.

Find out more - https://t.co/lMcHFcvDp7

#VolunteersWeek

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Unsure where to go for medical help?

NHS 111 is here to help — day or night.

Trained advisers and clinicians can guide you to the most appropriate service for your needs, whether that’s self-care, a pharmacy, urgent treatment centre, GP, or emergency care.

Think 111 first 💙

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Susan began experiencing concerning symptoms while at home and called 999. After ambulance crews arrived she went into cardiac arrest.

Clinicians immediately began delivering vital treatment and conveyed her to hospital for further specialist care.

🔗▶️ https://t.co/68n1U5etZg

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This Volunteers’ Week, we’re saying a huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers. 💚

To kick things off, listen to this special message from our Area Heads of Volunteering & Community Services, George and Ryan 🎥

#VolunteersWeek #ThankYou #CommunityHeroes

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Not sure what to do when you’re feeling unwell?

Start with NHS 111 online - https://t.co/K8g2U2YNte

✔ Check your symptoms
✔ Get trusted medical advice
✔ Find the right NHS service

It’s quick, easy, and available anytime.

🚑 Always call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

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🗣 Have your say on ambulance services in your community

Join us at our upcoming Community Feedback Forum - everyone is welcome!

📅 Wednesday 17 June, 1100 - 1230
📍 Microsoft Teams

To register or learn more: https://t.co/9OLghY4Ygd

#HaveYourSay #CommunityMatters

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We are still busy across the #SouthWest and we need you to #HelpUsToHelpYou by keeping our emergency services available for those with life-threatening conditions.

For urgent, but non-life-threatening issues visit NHS 111 online ▶️ https://t.co/L9gNiHzqzr

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Our people across the #SouthWest are working hard to reach patients as quickly as possible this weekend

If we’ve arranged help for you, please only call us back if:

💔the patient’s condition worsens
❌you no longer need our help

Thank you for your continued support.