Official page for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. 🚑 The primary provider of 999 ambulance services across the South West. #TeamSWASFT
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Come and join us for a fun-filled day at #Cirencester Ambulance Station!
📅 Sunday 28 June
🕒 Time: 11am - 3pm
📍 Location: Cirencester Ambulance Station, GL7 1UX
Entry is free and all are welcome!
Find out more about the event here ▶️ swast.nhs.uk/news/cirenceste…
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When it's not life-threatening but still urgent or:
👉 You think you might need to go to a hospital or urgent treatment centre but you're not sure
👉 You need urgent advice, and your GP surgery is closed.
NHS111 is here is to help 24 hours a day 👉 111.nhs.uk
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🗣 Have your say on ambulance services in your community
We know your experiences and feedback are incredibly important.
Join us at our upcoming Community Feedback Forum - everyone is welcome.
📅 Wednesday 17 June, 1100 - 1230
📍 Microsoft Teams
swast.nhs.uk/community-feedb…
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Thank you for helping us care for our communities this weekend.
By choosing the right service, you:
✅ Get the care you need faster
✅ Help protect our emergency services
Let’s keep working together to keep resources available for those who need them most.
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We hope everyone attending #Torbay Pride has a fantastic day and enjoys the celebrations.
Do give members of #TeamSWASFT a wave or say hello if you’re there. 👋
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Who else is looking forward to the nicer weather this weekend after a rainy couple of days in the #SouthWest? ☀️
We're hoping to have blue skies just like in this week's #PictureOfTheWeek taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, James on the Dartmouth-Kingswear ferry.
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It's almost the weekend!💚
If you need us in an emergency, we’re here but please remember to use 999 for life-threatening situations so we can reach those most in need.
#ChooseWell
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Another week, another fabulous #ThankfulThursday to share with you all. 💚
Do you have a compliment to share? Complete our thank you form using the link below ▶️ swast.nhs.uk/compliments
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Help us be there for those who need us most.
Before calling 999, ask yourself:
💡 Need non-urgent advice? Go to NHS 111 online - 111.nhs.uk
🩹 Minor illness or concern? Visit a pharmacy
Making the right choice helps everyone get the care they need, faster.
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Are you looking for a rewarding volunteering role?
Why not join a Community First Responder Scheme in #Dorset 💚
Find out more and apply today 🔽
jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadv…
Keep an eye out for more volunteer opportunities!
#TeamSWASFT #Volunteer
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Too busy to wait on the phone?
NHS 111 online fits around your day -
✅ Available 24/7
✅ Takes minutes
✅ Works on your phone, tablet or computer
Get medical advice wherever you are via 111.nhs.uk ➡️
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Your voice matters!
We’re inviting local residents to join our next Community Feedback Forum and share experiences of using our ambulance service.
📅 Wednesday 17 June
📍 Microsoft Teams
⏰ 1100 - 1230
To register or learn more: swast.nhs.uk/community-feedb…
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Sneezing more than usual? It could be hay fever 🌼
Your local pharmacy can help with:
🌿 Antihistamines
🌿 Nasal sprays
🌿 Eye drops
🌿 Advice on managing symptoms
No appointment needed - just walk in and speak to the team.
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A huge thank you to both Poundbury WI and the staff at Selwood House for their incredibly generous donation of over 30 bras to support our CPR and defibrillator training sessions by making practice more realistic. 💚
Find out more about here ➡️
swast.nhs.uk/cpr-and-defibri…
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A huge thank you to everyone who came and said hello to #TeamSWASFT at the Royal Cornwall Show last week. The team were able deliver vital CPR and defibrillator training to over 180 people! 💚
Interested in learning a life-saving skill? 🔗▶️
swast.nhs.uk/cpr-and-defibri…
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Our emergency services are here for critical, life-threatening situations but for other health concerns, there are better options:
✔️ A pharmacist for quick advice and remedies
✔️ NHS 111 for guidance and urgent care advice
✔️ GP for ongoing conditions or non-urgent issues
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Shout out to #TeamSWASFT Clinical Team Managers Jason Mullaley and Greg Morgan, who will be supporting former England footballer Jill Scott as she takes on an incredible 388-mile challenge for Comic Relief’s Sport Relief.
#SportRelief #ComicRelief #MediBike
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Feeling unwell this weekend?
📱 NHS 111 is the best place to go for urgent medical advice
💻 Available online (111.nhs.uk) or by phone, 24/7
They can help you get the care you need.
🚑 Always call 999 for serious or life-threatening emergencies.
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We are still very busy, particularly in Cornwall 🚑
If you have an urgent, non-emergency, medical need please make use of local services, such as urgent treatment centres.
You can also use 111 online, or call 111, to get advice and help. 💻
▶️ 111.nhs.uk/
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As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, we want to once again say a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing volunteers across the #SouthWest. 💚
We are incredibly grateful for everything you do and proud to have you as part of #TeamSWASFT.
Thank you for making a difference. 🚑
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