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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Is your winter first-aid kit topped up?

Make sure you're equipped at home with everything you may need to manage minor ailments at home.

Stock up on:

💊Pain relievers (e.g. paracetamol)

🍬Cough syrup or throat lozenges

🩹Basic first-aid supplies for cuts and bruises

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This week on 999: On the Front Line...

Brain surgery to remove a tumour causes severe headaches, a student vomits blood and a woman on crack refuses help.

Follow the lifesaving decisions made when every second counts.

📺 Sunday | 9pm | More4

#999OnTheFrontLine #TeamSWASFT

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Our emergency services are here for critical, life-threatening situations but for other health concerns, there are better options for you:

✔️ A pharmacist for quick advice
✔️ NHS 111 for guidance and urgent care advice
✔️ GP for ongoing conditions or non-urgent issues

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Thank you to all our #TeamSWASFT colleagues who represented us with pride at remembrance parades and ceremonies across the South West on Sunday and to those who gathered at our Trust HQ in Exeter today.

#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay

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On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.

We will remember them.

#LestWeForget

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Not sure where to turn when you're unwell?

📞 Contact NHS 111 online or by phone for advice, support and guidance on the most appropriate care for your needs.

Using NHS 111 can help you get the right care, in the right place.

🚑 Save 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

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We’re proud to have a truly multi-professional Advanced Practice team here at #TeamSWASFT — with healthcare profressionals from Paramedic, Nursing and Pharmacist backgrounds all working together to provide outstanding care to patients across the South West. 💚

#AdvancedPractice

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When you use the right healthcare service for your needs, you help us keep ambulances available for people experiencing serious and life-threatening emergencies.

So this week, remember:

Think. Check. Choose Well. 💚

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Tonight on 999: On the Front Line...

Reports of a 10-year-old in cardiac arrest, a woman is having an asthma attack and a toddler is struggling to breathe.

Another shift. Another glimpse into life on the frontline.

📺 Sunday | 9pm | More4

#999OnTheFrontLine #TeamSWASFT

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Our ambulance crews work incredibly hard every day, responding to people experiencing serious illness and injury.

You can help us by making sure you're choosing the right NHS service.

Please help us keep emergency ambulances available for those who need them most.

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“At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.”

#LestWeForget

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Wishing a #HappyDiwali to all of our colleagues and followers celebrating 🪔💚

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Tomorrow night on 999: On The Front Line...

📺 Sunday | 9pm | More4

#999OnTheFrontLine #TeamSWASFT

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Heading out to a fireworks display this weekend? Here are a few safety tips to ensure you have a safe, but fun time this evening.

🔥 Stay back from lit fireworks – even if they haven’t gone off

🧤 Wear gloves for sparklers and have sand or water ready to dispose of them safely

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Our ambulance crews are out responding to people who need emergency care.

We need your help to make sure our resources are available for those who need us most.

Together, we can help keep our ambulance service available for those who need it most.

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We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend. For those planning on going to a fireworks display make sure to take a few extra precautions so you can safely enjoy watching the sky light up.

Please #HelpUsToHelpYou by only calling 999 in a life-threatening emergency.

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What a spectacular shot! 🎆

We hope you managed to see some fireworks last night as amazing as the ones in this week's #PictureOfTheWeek.

📸 taken by #TeamSWASFT Community First Responder, Tracey 💚

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With our ambulance service supporting thousands of people across the South West this weekend it's always worth knowing where to turn when you become unwell.

Being prepared can help you make the right choice when you need medical help.

#ChooseWell

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It's time to shine another spotlight on more members of #TeamSWASFT who are making a real difference. 💚

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