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West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

@officialwmas

🚑Official account for West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust.

In a genuine emergency, dial 9⃣9⃣9⃣.

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Wondering how to keep the kids entertained this #BankHol? 😎 Why not make them #LittleLifeSavers - it's a great way to keep them busy and teach them how to get help, if they ever found themselves in an emergency! To download for free ➡️wmas.nhs.uk/become-a-littl…

Wondering how to keep the kids entertained this #BankHol? 😎

Why not make them #LittleLifeSavers - it's a great way to keep them busy and teach them how to get help, if they ever found themselves in an emergency! 

To download for free ➡️wmas.nhs.uk/become-a-littl…
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For most, the #BankHol means an extra day off work... but not for us! We're here 24/7, everyday of the year to provide medical help to those who need us the most ❤️‍🩹 In a medical emergency please call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ If you're unsure where to get the right help call 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣

For most, the #BankHol means an extra day off work... but not for us! 

We're here 24/7,  everyday of the year to provide medical help to those who need us the most ❤️‍🩹

In a medical emergency please call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣
If you're unsure where to get the right help call 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣
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None of us at #teamWMAS do our job for the 'thank you', but it's always nice to hear we've had a positive impact, during your time of need! 💚 If you'd like to compliment one of our teams you can email ✉️[email protected] or send us a DM on social media💻

None of us at #teamWMAS do our job for the 'thank you', but it's always nice to hear we've had a positive impact, during your time of need! 💚

If you'd like to compliment one of our teams you can email ✉️compliments@wmas.nhs.uk or send us a DM on social media💻
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Every wondered what a Vehicle Preparation Officer (VPO) does? Wonder no more! Our VPOs help to make sure all our vehicles are stocked up and are ready for our crews to go and save lives 💚. It really does take a lot of people to make #teamWMAS run smoothly!

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#DidYouKnow that NHS 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ is a fast and easy way to get help urgently 24 hours a day, 365 days a year? 🤔 If you can't wait to see a doctor but need medical advice, visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111.📲 999 is there for medical emergencies. 🚑

#DidYouKnow that NHS 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ is a fast and easy way to get help urgently 24 hours a day, 365 days a year? 🤔

If you can't wait to see a doctor but need medical advice, visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111.📲

999 is there for medical emergencies. 🚑
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Would you know what to do if someone was bleeding severely? 🩸 Knowing what to do and having the confidence to do it could save a life. That's why we're holding Stop The Bleed Training alongside citizenAID on Saturday 14th September at Sandwell Hub🚑! Register your place

Would you know what to do if someone was bleeding severely? 🩸

Knowing what to do and having the confidence to do it could save a life. That's why we're holding Stop The Bleed Training alongside <a href="/ThecitizenAID/">citizenAID</a>
on Saturday 14th September at Sandwell Hub🚑!

Register your place
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#DoYouKnow what services are available to ensure you're getting the right help for your medical needs? 999 should be for life-threatening emergencies Here are other ways to get medical help for non-emergencies: 💙Self-Care 💚Pharmacy 💛GP 💜Calling 111 🧡A&E

#DoYouKnow what services are available to ensure you're getting the right help for your medical needs?

999 should be for life-threatening emergencies

Here are other ways to get medical help for non-emergencies:
💙Self-Care
💚Pharmacy
💛GP 
💜Calling 111
🧡A&amp;E
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🎉 Shoutout to these 15 amazing new Community First Responders who spent their Bank Holiday weekend completing their training with WMAS! 🚑 They’re almost ready to start making a difference in our community 😊 #CommunityFirstResponders #WMAS #volunteers

🎉 Shoutout to these 15 amazing new Community First Responders who spent their Bank Holiday weekend completing their training with WMAS! 🚑 They’re almost ready to start making a difference in our community 😊  #CommunityFirstResponders #WMAS #volunteers
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Knowing how to stop a severe bleed is a life-saving skill and you never know, just when you may need it! 🩸 Why not learn how to 'Stop the Bleed' this September? To register scan the QR code ⬇️

Knowing how to stop a severe bleed is a life-saving skill and you never know, just when you may need it! 🩸

Why not learn how to 'Stop the Bleed' this September? To register scan the QR code ⬇️
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#DidYouKnow less than half of our patients are taken to A&E? Just because you call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣, it doesn't always mean you need A&E. In most cases, our staff will treat you on scene or find suitable alternative care for your condition. Think. Use 999 wisely. #HelpUsHelpYou

#DidYouKnow less than half of our patients are taken to A&amp;E?

Just because you call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣, it doesn't always mean you need A&amp;E. In most cases, our staff will treat you on scene or find suitable alternative care for your condition. 

Think. Use 999 wisely. #HelpUsHelpYou
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Last week we welcomed more than 300 people into our Sandwell Hub for a 'Next Step Careers Event' It was the perfect chance for perspective members of #teamWMAS to come & chat with our careers experts about all things careers at WMAS from operational roles to our corporate teams🚑

Last week we welcomed more than 300 people into our Sandwell Hub for a 'Next Step Careers Event'
It was the perfect chance for perspective members of #teamWMAS to come &amp; chat with our careers experts about all things careers at WMAS from operational roles to our corporate teams🚑
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Did you hear... we're recruiting?!🚑 From operational to our Patient Transport Services to finance and more... To see what we have to offer, head to ➡️jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/sear…

Did you hear... we're recruiting?!🚑

From operational to our Patient Transport Services to finance and more... 
To see what we have to offer, head to ➡️jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/sear…
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Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it! It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Get your blood pressure checked and #KnowYourNumbers to help reduce your risk of harm.

Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it!
It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Get your blood pressure checked and #KnowYourNumbers to help reduce your risk of harm.
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Did you know that there is a dedicated option when you call NHS 111 with a mental health concern? 💚📞 People of all ages, including children, who are in crisis or may be concerned about a loved one, can now speak to a trained mental health professional.

Did you know that there is a dedicated option when you call NHS 111 with a mental health concern? 💚📞

People of all ages, including children, who are in crisis or may be concerned about a loved one, can now speak to a trained mental health professional.
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A thank you from one ambulance service, to another. While we might not all work within the same region, messages like this go to show that we're one big team💚👏. #ThankYouThursday

A thank you from one ambulance service, to another. 

While we might not all work within the same region, messages like this go to show that we're one big team💚👏. 

#ThankYouThursday