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.

Two SORT members of staff stand proudly with their helmets with the title card of the show highlighted in front

Paramedics on Scene returns for sixth season

The sixth season of popular show Paramedics on Scene, the award-winning observational series documenting the work of the Scottish Ambulance Service, is back for another year on BBC Scotland.

5 community first responders and 2 St John Scotland staff grouped together smiling.

SAS and St John Scotland partnership to benefit Troon

Life-saving kit which includes vital first aid equipment, and a portable AED has been presented to the newly re-established Troon Community First Responders group by St John Scotland.

Brave Joshua stands proud with his certificate with his mum and the crew watching on

Brave 4 year old commended by SAS for calling 999 for mum

A brave four-year-old has been awarded with a certificate of commendation from the Scottish Ambulance Service after immediately calling 999 for his mum following a medical emergency.

A group of 10 community first responders and one SAS crew member standing together smiling.

SAS and St John Scotland partnership to Benefit Trotternish Peninsula in Skye

Life-saving kit which includes vital first aid equipment, oxygen, and a portable AED has been presented to the Skye Community First Responders (CFR) group by St John Scotland for use by the Trotternish CFRs.