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Learning CPR to Save Lives for Restart a Heart Day
The Scottish Ambulance Service, along with healthcare organisations across the UK, are urging the public to get hands on and learn CPR for Restart a Heart Day.
15/10/2021
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Jeanne thanks the quick-thinking crew who kept her alive
Jeanne Reilly highlights the importance of learning CPR skill after she had a cardiac arrest in the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh.
15/10/2021
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Call handler 'saved my husband's life'
A woman who performed CPR on her husband has sent a heartfelt thanks to the call handler who saved his life after giving instructions over the phone.
12/10/2021
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14 new ambulance posts set to be introduced to reduce on-call working
Fourteen new ambulances posts are set to be introduced in the North and West regions of Scotland to reduce on-call working, as part of the announcement of an extra £20m of funding by the Scottish Government.
01/10/2021
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Fifteen-year-old local hero presented with SAS certificate
A fifteen-year-old from Aberdeen has been presented with a Certificate of Commendation from the Scottish Ambulance Service, following his brave actions in saving a young girl, which earned him a Local Hero Award at the Inspiring Aberdeen Awards 2021.
01/10/2021