This week's #PictureOfTheWeek features a curious insect chilling in front of one of our ambulances🪳🚑 . 📸 taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, Ian. 💚

We’re here to help, but using the right service makes a big difference! . 💊 Visit your pharmacy for minor issues like colds or rashes. 💻 Use 111 online ▶️ . 🚨 Reserve 999 for serious, life-threatening situations. #HelpUsToHelpYou

We’ve got another lovely message to share with you this #ThankfulThursday. 💚. It's messages like this that makes us proud to be a part of #TeamSWASFT. #ThankYouNHS #Motivation #Grateful

RT @BBCBreakfast: 'You can be a hero'. Footballer Tom Lockyer has been reunited with the medical staff who saved his life when he suffered….

Who’s heading to Boardmasters this week? 🎶🏄‍♀️. As thousands get ready to descend on Cornwall’s iconic coastline, the Boardmasters team has been working behind the scenes with partners to shape a multi-agency safety plan that puts public safety first. ℹ️▶️

If you need urgent medical help, please think 111 online first. 💻. 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. 🚨. Use the 111 online symptom checker which can direct you to the most appropriate support. ���️ #Think111

Huge congratulations to #TeamSWASFT Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care, Cristian, who was recognised with a College of Paramedic’s ‘Companionship’ award. 🏆. As Christian was unable to attend, Executive Medical Director, Matt Thomas, presented Christian with his award. 💚

It might be the weekend, but there are still plenty of NHS services available - . ✔️Urgent treatment centres - walk-in, no appointment needed.✔️NHS 111 - call or go online at Keep 999 and A&E free for people with life-threatening emergencies

🏖️ If you’re heading to the beach, take a minute to read through these summer safety tips by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency . ▶️ 🚨📞 If you get into trouble, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. #HelpUsToHelpYou

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteering role?. Why not join a Community First Responder Scheme in #Gloucestershire or #Wiltshire 💚. Find out more and apply today 🔽. Keep an eye out for more volunteer opportunities!. #TeamSWASFT #Volunteer

If you are out exploring the #SouthWest, #HelpUsToHelpYou by being considerate when you park, especially if you are going to the beach or parking on country lanes. 🚗. Make sure you are leaving enough room for emergency service vehicles to pass through. 🚑. #PlanAhead

Who else has been enjoying the return of the warmer, sunny weather this week? 🌞. Hopefully the blue skies stick around for a bit longer, just like in this week's #PictureOfTheWeek taken in #Harlyn. 🏖️💚. 📸 taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, Kate.

#HelpUsToHelpYou by following 10 easy steps to a safe and healthy summer, including:. 📍 Knowing your exact location using what3words.💚 Spending 15 minutes learning CPR.🗺️ Learning where your nearest defibrillator is located. Read all 10 steps here 🔗🔽.

We’ve got another lovely message to share with you this #ThankfulThursday. 💚. It's messages like this that makes us proud to be a part of #TeamSWASFT. #ThankYouNHS #Motivation #Grateful

Last Friday, #TeamSWASFT were thrilled to host a steel signing ceremony at our new Main Operating Base in #Dorset in partnership with Stepnell as part of a wider, multi-year programme aimed at developing new infrastructure across the #SouthWest 🏢🖋️. 🔗▶️

It’s important to come forward with any health concerns but please, help us to help you by choosing the right service. Knowing the right place to go, can help you get the treatment and support you need faster.

In the early hours of 31 August 2024, Jason became unresponsive at his home. After receiving #CPR from his wife, emergency crews from #TeamSWASFT arrived at the scene to provide further life-saving medical care including two defibrillator shocks. 🚑. 🔗▶️

When someone has a cardiac arrest (not in hospital) the use of a defibrillator within the first 5 minutes can increase their chance of survival by up to 70%. Register your defibrillator on The Circuit today to give it the best chance at saving a life. 💚

If you need urgent medical help, please think 111 online first. 💻. 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. 🚨. Use the 111 online symptom checker which can direct you to the most appropriate support. ➡️ #Think111

🚨 New job alert 🚨. We are looking for Vehicle Preparation Operatives to prepare ambulances to the highest standards for responding to emergency calls. 🚑. Join us, make a difference!. 🔗▶️ #ApplyNow #TeamSWASFT