Going abroad in the coming weeks or months? Help make your holiday stress free by taking a simple first aid kit with you, getting any recommended vaccinations done well in advance and ensuring you've enough prescription medication for the whole time you're away.

High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor in cardiovascular disease (CVD) - the second biggest killer in England. But many people with high blood pressure, don't even know they have it. If you're over 40, you can get a free blood pressure check at your local pharmacy.

The levels of violence & abuse against ambulance staff has increased 123% since incidents began to be reported eight years ago. We support the @AACE_uk #WorkWithoutFear campaign and will also work with local police forces to help prosecute people who attack our staff.

Around one in four 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. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. nhs.uk/bloodpressure

High blood pressure is one of the biggest killers in the UK but it can be treated quickly and easily. We are proud to support the free NHS blood pressure check campaign, which could save lives. Over 40? Click here qrco.de/benI0T to find your nearest pharmacy.

4.2 million adults in England don't know they have high blood pressure. It can pose significant health risks but is highly treatable. If you're aged 40+, click here: qrco.de/benI0T to find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check, without needing to book.

#AirAmbulanceWeek 2024 has taken off & we're proud to support our own partners, Thames Valley Air Ambulance & Hants & IOW Air Amb, along with Air Ambulances UK in raising awareness this week of the UK's air ambulance charities. Find out more here: airambulancesuk.org

Hampshire Police especially pc tack of rpu South Central Ambulance Service and University Hospital Southampton 💙 thank you all for looking after my son after his nasty rtc on the a34 last week .. he's getting better day by day will be glad when he's back in brum so we can look after him up here

Congratulations to SCASCharity community first responder, James Clarke, who was awarded 'Highly Commended' in the volunteer category at yesterday evening's BBC Oxfordshire Make a Difference Awards at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford. Well done, James! 👏👏👏

#ThankyouThursday goes to this amazing team of South Central Ambulance Service staff who recently walked 100km from London to Brighton in just 26 hours raising, to date, £1592 for the Charity. Thank you David, Poppy, Jamie & Simon 💚🚑 #Fundraising #frontlineworkers

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Open Day 🌟 We welcomed over 5,000 of you to see over 60 stands & stalls. We also had live demonstrations from our Public Order, Mounted, Dog, Tactical Cycle & Firearms Teams, with a feature from our colleagues at South Central Ambulance Service 🚑

Over the last year of recorded data (April 2023-March 2024), on average 47 ambulance staff were abused or attacked every day. Any form of abuse of our staff is unacceptable. That's why we continue to support the @AACE_uk #WorkWithoutFear campaign & all our staff who are affected

Team SW18 recently spent a training day with Southampton Airport ✈️ Fire and Rescue. The team worked together with firefighters on patient scenarios & had some practical hose training. A great day's training to help prepare for future emergencies.

SCAS Annual Members Meeting (AMM) will be held online from 17:00 - 18:30 Wednesday 23 October 2024. For the meeting link and further details on joining us, please email [email protected]

For the best chance of survival during cardiac arrest, public access defibrillators should be stored in unlocked cabinets and registered on The Circuit for immediate access. Read our updated statement to learn more: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-… St John Ambulance England #SaveALifeSeptember

We're delighted to confirm Laura Bates, founder & bestselling author of EverydaySexism, #GirlUp, #FixTheSystemNotTheWomen and #MenWhoHateWomen as another keynote speaker at #ALF2024. Register at aace.org.uk/alf-event/alf-… and read more about Laura's work at laurabates.co.uk

We are currently on scene at a 'fear for welfare' incident on Swan Close Road, Banbury. Please avoid the area if possible. We would like to reassure you that there is no risk to the public and we will update further when we are in a position to do so.