Group of 6 people standing in front of a parked ambulance car including SAS Chief Executive Michael Dickson and SG Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray.

Palliative care partnership extended with new funding

The Scottish Government will extend a successful programme run by the Scottish Ambulance Service enabling its Palliative and End of Life Care team to continue its vital work this year.

18/09/2025

Izzy proudly displays her bronze medal at her computer screen

Scheduled Care coordinator represents Team GB in shooting

Big congratulations to Scheduled Care Coordinator Izzy MacKintosh who recently won a Bronze Medal for Team GB in the European Championships.

01/09/2025

SAS staff member demonstrating a nasal naloxone kit to MSP Marie Todd.

Life-saving ambulance drugs programme

Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister Maree Todd has praised the Scottish Ambulance Service’s successful Take Home Naloxone programme during a recent visit to Springburn Station.

31/08/2025

A large group of newly qualified paramedics in dark green SAS uniform stood in front of a parked ambulance van.

Increase in numbers of newly qualified paramedics

More than 450 have joined since 2020.

25/08/2025

Three SAS staff members stand proudly out of the front of Bute House before the reception

SAS emergency response trio recognised at Edinburgh Tattoo

Three Scottish Ambulance Service staff members have been recognised at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

12/08/2025

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