Trained dogs to be used by SORT in rescues
The Scottish Ambulance Service is using trained dogs to search for missing people in hard-to-reach areas such as lochs and rivers.
09/04/2026
Youngster meets SAS staff who saved his life after crash
A youngster who suffered serious injuries after being trapped in a vehicle after a serious crash has been reunited with the SAS responders who helped him.
09/04/2026
Brechin Teens Learn Lifesaving Skills Through Interactive Learning and Escape Rooms
SAS's innovative Young Minds Save Lives programme has been expanded to Brechin High School, marking the first time the initiative has been delivered in a rural community.
08/04/2026
Gathering patient feedback through text messages
The service has started to issue text messages via GOV.Notify to patients to gather their feedback on their experiences with the Scottish Ambulance Service.
26/03/2026
Volunteer Responder App Pilot Drives Significant Increase in Community First Response
A pilot of a new volunteer responder app has resulted in a significant boost to community emergency response, paving the way for a Scotland-wide rollout.
25/03/2026
