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School pupils learn vital lifesaving skills through innovative virtual reality project

Over 1200 high school students have increased their knowledge and confidence in responding to medical emergencies as a direct result of a ground breaking pilot programme which utilises technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and educational escape rooms.

A patient is helped by a Paramedic to an ambulance

Our next Board Meeting

The next SAS Board Meeting is being held on Wednesday 28 May.

Calum stands smiling in his old navy uniform

North ACC dispatcher says farewell to SAS after 22 years

We would like to wish North ACC dispatcher Calum McLean all the best in his retirement!

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SAS Save Girl’s Life After Choking on a Chicken Nugget on Christmas Eve

The family of a young girl will be forever grateful to the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) staff who saved their daughter’s life after she choked on a chicken nugget on Christmas Eve.

SAS Ambulance worker in uniform stood by a parked ambulance vehicle overlooking a beach

Innovative Role Benefits Island Communities

Advanced Paramedics are splitting their time between the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and NHS Western Isles (NHSWI), in an innovative role which treats patients in a variety of settings.