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Paramedic who mentored countless students awarded King's Ambulance Medal

A Scottish Ambulance Service paramedic who has mentored hundreds of students and staff over a 39-year career has been awarded the King’s Ambulance Medal (KAM) in the Birthday Honours.

12/06/2026

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Dispatcher 'forever grateful' to SAS staff after sudden birth

An ACC dispatcher with the Scottish Ambulance Service has said she will be “forever grateful” to the staff who rushed her to hospital after she went into labour unexpectedly at home.

08/06/2026

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Melrose Technician and dog Ted walk 100 miles to raise money for SCAA

A Melrose paramedic completed 100 miles in May alongside her dog, Ted, to raise money for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).

04/06/2026

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