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Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 25/08/2026
This family wanted to thank @scotambservice.bsky.social. Read their story about the care shown to them during a medical emergency involving their dad. The call handler stayed on the phone throughout guiding them to the nearest defibrillator and arranging an ambulance. www.careopinion.org.uk/1463724
This image has the Care Opinion, a decorative element showing a call handler arranging an ambulance and a direct quote from the story, which reads as “I want to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in the swift attendance and help
of my dad.”
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We are proud to be supporting Glasgow Pride this Saturday! Come and say hi to our staff marching in the parade.
Scottish Ambulance with colourful balloons driving behind a crowd at Glasgow Pride.
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Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 09/07/2026
Today we share the heartfelt gratitude expressed for the care and communication shown by the @scotambservice.bsky.social, during an incredibly sad time for the family. Read the full story here: www.careopinion.org.uk/1453996
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Is your defib ready for the summer break? School holidays and reduced opening hours can affect whether a defib can be accessed in an emergency. 🛑 Closed or changing your hours? Update your defib’s availability on thecircuit.uk, so 999 call handlers don’t direct someone to a defib they can’t access.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We are proud to be attending Edinburgh Pride tomorrow. Come and say hi to our staff marching in the parade.
A Scottish ambulance adorned with a pride flag and rainbow coloured balloons being driven up the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
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Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 10/06/2026
Although the author was unconscious for much of the medical emergency, they chose to share this story after hearing from their husband & friends about the care, reassurance & compassion shown by the paramedics @scotambservice.bsky.social. Read the full story: www.careopinion.org.uk/1445952
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The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) @aace.org.uk · 08/06/2026
Reverse Mentoring: listening, learning and making space for lived experience in the @scotambservice.bsky.social Shyamali Das-Bharadwa reflects on reverse mentoring programme focused on #race, #culture, and inclusive leadership across the equalities space. Read it all at aace.org.uk/news/reverse...
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
By using NHS resources wisely this weekend, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible. #RightCareRightPlace nhsinform.scot/right-care @nhs24.bsky.social @scotambservice.bsky.social
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
It’s important to know where to get the right care for your healthcare needs and only call 999 or go to A&E for critical emergencies. Find out more about where to get the right care in the right place at www.nhsinform.scot/rightcare @scotambservice.bsky.social
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
A new report published by BMJ has highlighted the significant impact of the Scottish Ambulance Service’s partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support in improving palliative and end‑of‑life care for people across Scotland. Read more 👉 ow.ly/tTe050Yk9xf
Five NHS Scotland paramedics in green uniforms standing in a hospital lobby with a blue NHS Scotland sign behind them.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Great dusk photos captured in Dunvegan by Cameron Campbell, Technician Trainee. Thanks for sending in! 💙
Emergency ambulance and police car with flashing blue lights parked on a roadside at dusk near bare trees and hills.Rear view of a UK ambulance car and a large ambulance van with flashing blue emergency lights at dusk.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Need advice on winter illnesses? Get the advice and guidance you need quickly with NHS 24's digital services. Use their online symptom checker to get the right answers from their experts. Head to www.nhsinform.scot/winter to find out more. #RightCareRightPlace
Emergency ambulance parked on a snowy roadside with hills and a colorful sunset sky in the background.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
On an average day, we get over 2,000 emergency calls into our 999 ambulance control rooms. Your actions can help us save lives. If it's not life-threatening, please call NHS24 on 111. #RightCareRightPlace
Yellow helicopter parked on a rooftop helipad during a vibrant sunset with a partly cloudy sky.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
⚠️❄️ You know the drill… snow & ice = very busy Emergency Departments! Please take extra care, slow it right down and only travel if you really need to. Think you need A&E? 👉 www.nhsinform.scot/right-care or call your GP/111 first! @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week The theme of this year’s week is This is My Place, which is aims to create environments where children and young people feel they belong. Find out more at ow.ly/R96L50YeXL1 or visit ow.ly/bkpg50YeXL2
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Recruiting for: Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Our ScotSTAR Neonatal Team are looking to expand their workforce and looking for highly motivated individuals to join them. Salary: 8B Closing date: Thursday 19 February For more info and to apply 👉https://ow.ly/hmcM50YbCwS
Scottish Ambulance Service neonatal transport ambulance parked indoors with open rear doors and medical equipment on a stretcher nearby.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
By using NHS resources wisely this weekend, we can all stay well and access the care we need quickly, safely, and as close to home as possible. #RightCareRightPlace www.nhsinform.scot/right-care @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 26/01/2026
There are multiple warnings in place for #StormChandra, including amber warnings for rain and strong winds ⚠️ Flooding and damaging winds are expected later today and on Tuesday in parts of the UK. For further details 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
A map of the UK showing where warnings for rain and snow are in place on Monday and Tuesday 26th and 27th January 2026A map of the UK showing where warnings for strong winds are in place on Tuesday 27th January 2026
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland @chsscotland.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
If you have witnessed or performed CPR – even if it was years ago – we're here for you. Our free, confidential Advice Line is ready to listen, offer support and help you process what you’ve been through. 📞 Call freephone 0808 801 0899 📱 Text ADVICE to 66777 📧 Email adviceline@chss.org.uk
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
⚠️ Only phone 999 or go to A&E if you need urgent medical care for a critical emergency. If you think you need A&E but it’s not critical or life-threatening, call 111, day or night, or contact your GP during the day. www.NHSinform.scot/right-care #RightCareRightPlace @scotambservice.bsky.social
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Wishing all our followers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Four Christmas ornaments display snowy Scottish ambulance scenes and staff, with a festive Merry Christmas and Happy New Year greeting from the Scottish Ambulance Service.
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 13/12/2025
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Rain across southwest parts of Scotland Sunday 0000 – 2359 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Taking risks on the road can have devastating consequences – for you, your passengers, your loved ones and other road users. Real roads don’t reset. For more information visit: roadsafety.scot/young-drivers #ArriveAlive
Man drinking beer at a bar with text warning about impaired driving after one drink.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🏥🚑 If you need urgent care but it’s not a critical emergency, you should call your GP or NHS 24 on 111 before going to A&E. More info at www.NHSinform.scot/right-care #RightCareRightPlace @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
🏥🚑 If you need urgent care this weekend but it’s not a critical emergency, you should call NHS 24 on 111 before going to A&E. More info at www.NHSinform.scot/right-care #RightCareRightPlace @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Are you looking for a rewarding and worthwhile opportunity to support SAS? Become one of our Non-Executive Directors and play a central role in ensuring the efficient, effective and accountable governance of SAS. Find out more and apply here 👉 ow.ly/2qBy50XA0JE
Black and yellow medical helicopter parked on a runway with an ambulance van in the foreground under a clear blue sky.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
We can’t always predict when severe weather will occur. But preparing in advance will mean that when it does happen, you’ll know what to do and can act fast. Prepare for winter by keeping an emergency kit in your home. Find more suggestions at ready.scot.
A dog in a red jacket with snow on him, walking on a snow.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Spectacular pink skies accompanied the first snowfall in Fort William recently. Thank you to Claire and Graham for capturing these skies and snowfall ❄️
A cloudy sky at dusk lit up by pink sunset.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
⚠️🚑🏥 Only phone 999 or go to A&E if you need urgent medical care for a critical emergency. If you think you need A&E but it’s not life-threatening, call 111 or contact your General Practice during the day. www.NHSinform.scot/right-care #RightCareRightPlace @scotambservice.bsky.social
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Our next Board Meeting is being held on Wednesday 26th November There are limited spaces available if you would like to attend. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/U1Oc50Xu5iW
Scottish Ambulance Service board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 26 November, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM with website for more info.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Winter Flu Vaccinations - Additional @scotambservice.bsky.social clinics in #Aberdeenshire South: #WinterFluVaccine #AberdeenshireHealth #VaccinationClinic #GetVaccinated
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The Met Office has issued this further YELLOW Weather Warning for SNOW and ICE affecting Grampian: weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and... This is in addition to the two yellow warnings previously issued for: ICE - ow.ly/xh1b50XsJ63 SNOW - ow.ly/npP350XsJ62
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee the performance and development of our divisional workshop facilities. Salary: Band 6 Closing date: Thursday 20 November For more info and to apply 👉 apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetai…
Nine emergency medical service vehicles, including ambulances and response cars, parked in a lot near a wooded area.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
🚑🆘🏥 It’s important to know where to get the right care for your healthcare needs and ONLY call 999 or go to A&E for critical emergencies. Find out more about where to get the right care in the right place at www.nhsinform.scot/rightcare @scotambservice.bsky.social @nhs24.bsky.social
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Do you know CPR? Be part of the change and support your community. You could help save lives by joining the GoodSAM app. Join here: ow.ly/Q91y50Xojfm #GoodSAM #CPR
Person performing CPR on a man lying on the ground outdoors with a phone showing the GoodSAM app map nearby.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
A patient's husband shared their recent experience of SAS and the Golden Jubilee Hospital after their husband had a cardiac arrest at home whilst sleeping. Great work by our call handler, crew, and the Golden Jubilee Hospital staff 👏👏👏 Read in full 👉 www.careopinion.org.uk/1400568
Dark green graphic with circles and white box with quotation marks. White text within reads - The operator that answered my call was kind, calm, reassuring, providing excellent guidance till the paramedic and critical care teams arrived. I’m forever grateful to them. Their professional skills & expertise during the very prolonged resuscitation led to my husband’s recovery. We are so fortunate to have access to teams such as these fantastic professionals in the NHS when we most need them.
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland @chsscotland.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
This #WorldStrokeDay, we're joining forces with @scotambservice.bsky.social to remind everyone across Scotland to know the signs of stroke and #ActFAST.​ Face drooped on one side?​ Arm weakness?​ Speech slurred?​ Time is critical​ ​Any one of these symptoms could be a stroke. Call 999.​
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
We are proud to support Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's FAST campaign, raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Acting FAST can make all the difference and save a life. Learn to spot the symptoms: FACE, ARM, SPEECH, TIME. #actFAST #WorldStrokeDay
Hourglass with hands inside symbolizes urgency; text urges recognizing stroke symptoms and acting F.A.S.T., calling 999 immediately.
Logos - Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
It’s #InternationalControlRoomWeek, a chance to shine a light on the heroes in headsets across our 3 ACCs. Our ACC staff work 24/7 answering emergency calls, dispatching ambulances, and allocating patient transport, across Scotland. Thank you all for making a difference every single day!
A smiling call handler dressed in dark green Scottish Ambulance Service uniform sat at a desk, working on a computer.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
It's #RestartAHeartDay - a day that aims increase rates of survival from cardiac arrest and people learning CPR ❤️ We were delighted to help train over 130 thousand people on 1 Oct through partnership event, Restart a Heart Live 👉 ow.ly/eOJw50XciNV Learn CPR 👉 ow.ly/Bl2s50XciNW
A police officer, paramedic, and a member of the public practicing CPR on mannequins in a training room with banners promoting CPR readiness and a screen displaying 'Restart a Heart Live'.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is celebrating 30 years of its Advice Line. The team have been at the end of the phone answering over 100,000 calls supporting the 1 in 5 people in Scotland affected by chest, heart, stroke conditions or Long Covid. Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/8zz150X71I3
Customer service representative wearing a headset at a desk with a keyboard, promoting Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland's advice line.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Last month we received over 61,000 emergency calls. We treated more than half of these without taking patients to hospital through our clinical hub, management on scene, and alternative pathways. #RIghtCareRightPlace
Infographic showing Scottish Ambulance Service stats for September 2025, including 61,311 emergency calls, 15,362 patients managed on scene, and 29,450 hospital conveyances.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay Our Mental Health and Dementia Care Team have been working to improve access to mental health services for patients and ensure our staff are fully supported in managing mental health emergencies. They aim to ensure our service is inclusive, and stigma-free.
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 03/10/2025
⚠️ With severe weather warnings in place for strong winds and heavy rain from #StormAmy you can ensure that you’re #WeatherReady by following some simple steps from our partners. Click below to read their top tips for staying safe in severe wind and rain 🌧️👇 Wind: bit.ly/3VZqfqU Rain: bit.ly/3iEb7kd
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When there is a wind warning in place, here are 5 tips for staying safe in strong winds.
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NHS Grampian @nhsgrampian.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
🌬️🔶#StormAmy UPDATED 10.30am 03/10 - @metoffice.gov.uk has updated the amber weather warning for the #Grampian area. The warning now includes more of North Aberdeenshire and has been extended by 12 hours - until 9pm on Saturday. www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
🟠 Amber Weather Warning 🟠 Storm Amy has been upgraded to Amber in North and West Scotland. From 5pm today, wind is forecast to reach 60-70mph and may exceed 95mph in more exposed and coastal areas. 🟠 Met Office 👉 ow.ly/Ht3v50X61cp 🟠 Ready Scotland 👉 ow.ly/Xhrp50X61cr
Dark storm clouds gather over a windy lakeside with bare trees bending in the strong breeze. An amber warning symbol is overlaid the top.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🟡 Yellow Weather Warning 🟡 Storm Amy is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain across Scotland on Friday and Saturday. Ready Scotland advice and guidance 👉 ow.ly/khLa50X529J Met Office yellow warning 👉 ow.ly/hF6m50X529E
Black and white image of a windy lakeside with bare trees bending against strong gusts under a cloudy sky. A yellow warning icon is overlaid the image.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Join live today! Sessions run until 9pm tonight. Join 👉 www.restartaheart.live
Red heart with a white play button on a blue background promoting live CPR training with the text 'Restart a Heart Live'.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service @scotambservice.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Tomorrow! Join a 20 minute session tomorrow to learn CPR and become a future lifesaver. Sessions run from 9am to 9pm with the 10am and 11am sessions being tailored to Primary School children. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/tiRB50X4ajT #LearnCPR #Lifesaver #RestartAHeart #RestartAHeartLive
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Care Opinion @careopinion.org.uk · 26/09/2025
This person shared how @scotambservice.bsky.social performed over an hour of resuscitation to save their life after a cardiac arrest. They are now recovering well and have expressed deep gratitude for the team’s skill, persistence & compassion. Read the full story👇 www.careopinion.org.uk/1392806
This image contains eight decorative heart elements, representing the eight individuals named and thanked in the story. Alongside other decorative features, the Care Opinion logo appears in the bottom-right corner, and a quote from the story is placed in the centre. It reads:

“I am aware it was a difficult resuscitation with well over an hour of CPR required. It was a considerable team with involvement of the critical care ambulance and eight individuals in total: Pamela, Jason, Graeme, Francis, Robert, Stuart, Duncan, and Lynsey. I really appreciate the persistence of all team members for such a length of time.”
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