South Western Ambulance Service (@swasft) 's Twitter Profile
South Western Ambulance Service

@swasft

Official page for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.

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Registration for TASC The Ambulance Staff Charity's 2025 National #Ambulance Memorial Service is now open. Join us in honouring our #ambulance family members no longer with us. ๐Ÿ“… 18th September 2025 Register your place at #NAMS2025 here > ow.ly/qkhk50VSj9T

Registration for <a href="/TASCharity/">TASC The Ambulance Staff Charity</a>'s 2025 National #Ambulance Memorial Service is now open. 

Join us in honouring our #ambulance family members no longer with us. 

๐Ÿ“… 18th September 2025

Register your place at #NAMS2025 here &gt;  ow.ly/qkhk50VSj9T
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This week's #PictureOfTheWeek features a glorious blue sky over #Dartmouth . โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿš‘ Let's hope there are blue skies this #bankholiday weekend! ๐Ÿคž ๐Ÿ“ธ taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, James. ๐Ÿ’š

This week's #PictureOfTheWeek features a glorious blue sky over #Dartmouth . โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿš‘ 

Let's hope there are blue skies this #bankholiday weekend! ๐Ÿคž

๐Ÿ“ธ taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, James. ๐Ÿ’š
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Weโ€™re supporting some big events across the #SouthWest this weekend particularly in #Exeter. Please continue to #ChooseWell so we can reach those who need us the most. #HelpUsToHelpYou

Weโ€™re supporting some big events across the #SouthWest this weekend particularly in #Exeter.

Please continue to #ChooseWell so we can reach those who need us the most. 

#HelpUsToHelpYou
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If youโ€™re visiting the #SouthWest this #bankholiday weekend and you need GP care, please contact your own GP during opening hours as they can offer remote consultations and advice. ๐Ÿฉบ #ChooseWell #MakeTheRightCall

If youโ€™re visiting the #SouthWest this #bankholiday weekend and you need GP care, please contact your own GP during opening hours as they can offer remote consultations and advice. ๐Ÿฉบ

#ChooseWell #MakeTheRightCall
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Heading to the coast this #BankHoliday weekend? โ˜€๏ธโ›ฑ๏ธ Please remember: ๐ŸŒŠ Tides can change fast โ€“ always check tide times before heading out ๐Ÿ“ฑ In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard Letโ€™s keep it safe, smart and sunny this weekend ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’š

Heading to the coast this #BankHoliday weekend? โ˜€๏ธโ›ฑ๏ธ
 
Please remember:
๐ŸŒŠ Tides can change fast โ€“ always check tide times before heading out
๐Ÿ“ฑ In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard
 
Letโ€™s keep it safe, smart and sunny this weekend ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’š
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Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need this #BankHoliday weekend. ๐Ÿ’š Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. ๐Ÿšจ #HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service this weekend ๐Ÿ”ฝ swast.nhs.uk/news/ambulanceโ€ฆ #ChooseWell

Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need this #BankHoliday weekend. ๐Ÿ’š 

Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. ๐Ÿšจ 

#HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service this weekend ๐Ÿ”ฝ swast.nhs.uk/news/ambulanceโ€ฆ

#ChooseWell
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Well done to the ambulance crews from #Trowbridge and #Warminster who conquered the White Horse Soap Box Derby on Saturday 17 May in aid of The South Western Ambulance Charity and managed to reach a respectable 13th place. ๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿ’š

Well done to the ambulance crews from #Trowbridge and #Warminster who conquered the White Horse Soap Box Derby on Saturday 17 May in aid of The South Western Ambulance Charity and managed to reach a respectable 13th place. ๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿ’š
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If you are out exploring the #SouthWest this bank holiday, #HelpUsToHelpYou by being considerate when you park, especially if you are going to the beach or parking on country lanes. ๐Ÿš— Make sure you are leaving enough room for emergency service vehicles to pass through. ๐Ÿš‘

If you are out exploring the #SouthWest this bank holiday, #HelpUsToHelpYou by being considerate when you park, especially if you are going to the beach or parking on country lanes. ๐Ÿš—

Make sure you are leaving enough room for emergency service vehicles to pass through. ๐Ÿš‘
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Need help but not sure where to start? Making the right choice can save time and ensure you get the care you need: โšช Self-care at home for minor illnesses ๐ŸŸข Visit your pharmacy for professional advice and treatments ๐Ÿ”ด Use 999 life-threatening emergencies only.

Need help but not sure where to start? 

Making the right choice can save time and ensure you get the care you need:

โšช Self-care at home for minor illnesses

๐ŸŸข Visit your pharmacy for professional advice and treatments

๐Ÿ”ด Use 999 life-threatening emergencies only.
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Emergencies are never easy and our dedicated Emergency Operations Centre teams work tirelessly to answer calls and get help to those in need. ๐Ÿš‘ They understand that calling 999 can be stressful โ€”please show them the respect and kindness they deserve this #BankHoliday weekend.

Emergencies are never easy and our dedicated Emergency Operations Centre teams work tirelessly to answer calls and get help to those in need. ๐Ÿš‘

They understand that calling 999 can be stressful  โ€”please show them the respect and kindness they deserve this #BankHoliday weekend.
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If you need urgent medical help, please think 111 online first. ๐Ÿ’ป 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. ๐Ÿšจ Use the 111 online symptom checker which can direct you to the most appropriate support. โžก๏ธ111.nhs.uk #Think111

If you need urgent medical help, please think 111 online first. ๐Ÿ’ป

999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. ๐Ÿšจ

Use the 111 online symptom checker which can direct you to the most appropriate support. โžก๏ธ111.nhs.uk

#Think111
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On 23 September 2023, Tim suffered a cardiac arrest at his home. After receiving CPR from his partner and further medical care from #TeamSWASFT he was conveyed to hospital. Tim reunited with the crew members who attended to him last week. Read more: swast.nhs.uk/news/bristol-cโ€ฆ

On 23 September 2023, Tim suffered a cardiac arrest at his home. After receiving CPR from his partner and further  medical care from #TeamSWASFT he was conveyed to hospital.

Tim reunited with the crew members who attended to him last week.

Read more: swast.nhs.uk/news/bristol-cโ€ฆ
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Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need. ๐Ÿ’š Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. ๐Ÿšจ #HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service. ๐Ÿš‘ #ChooseWell

Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need. ๐Ÿ’š 

Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. ๐Ÿšจ 

#HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service. ๐Ÿš‘ 

#ChooseWell
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Weโ€™ve got another lovely message to share with you this #ThankfulThursday. ๐Ÿ’š It's messages like this that makes us proud to be a part of #TeamSWASFT. #ThankYouNHS #Motivation #Grateful

Weโ€™ve got another lovely message to share with you this #ThankfulThursday. ๐Ÿ’š

It's messages like this that makes us proud to be a part of #TeamSWASFT.

#ThankYouNHS #Motivation #Grateful
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Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need. ๐Ÿ’š Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. ๐Ÿšจ #HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service. ๐Ÿš‘ #ChooseWell

Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need. ๐Ÿ’š 

Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. ๐Ÿšจ 

#HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service. ๐Ÿš‘ 

#ChooseWell
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It's almost the weekend! If youโ€™ve got plans in the #SouthWest please enjoy them safely. Remember to use 111.nhs.uk if need urgent medical advice and save 999 for life-threatening emergencies. Thank you ๐Ÿ’š

It's almost the weekend! 

If youโ€™ve got plans in the #SouthWest please enjoy them safely. 

Remember to use 111.nhs.uk if need urgent medical advice and save 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Thank you ๐Ÿ’š
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This week's #PictureOfTheWeek is an awesome abstract view of an ambulance in #Barnstaple. ๐Ÿš‘ ๐Ÿ“ธ taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, Ian. ๐Ÿ’š

This week's #PictureOfTheWeek is an awesome abstract view of an ambulance in #Barnstaple. ๐Ÿš‘ 

๐Ÿ“ธ taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, Ian. ๐Ÿ’š
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Heading to the coast this weekend? โ˜€๏ธโ›ฑ๏ธ Please remember: ๐ŸŒŠ Tides can change fast โ€“ always check tide times before heading out ๐Ÿ“ฑ In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard Letโ€™s keep it safe, smart and sunny this weekend ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’š

Heading to the coast this weekend? โ˜€๏ธโ›ฑ๏ธ
 
Please remember:
๐ŸŒŠ Tides can change fast โ€“ always check tide times before heading out
๐Ÿ“ฑ In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard
 
Letโ€™s keep it safe, smart and sunny this weekend ๐ŸŒž๐Ÿ’š
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Your health matters, and itโ€™s important to seek help when you need it. But please, help us to help you by choosing the right service. Whether itโ€™s self-care, pharmacy advice, NHS 111, or your GP, knowing where to go can make all the difference and help you get the care you need.

Your health matters, and itโ€™s important to seek help when you need it. But please, help us to help you by choosing the right service.

Whether itโ€™s self-care, pharmacy advice, NHS 111, or your GP, knowing where to go can make all the difference and help you get the care you need.
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๐Ÿšจ Please remember to only call 999 for life-threatening or serious emergencies that need urgent care, such as, but not limited to: โœ”๏ธ Unconsciousness โœ”๏ธ Not breathing โœ”๏ธ Severe bleeding โœ”๏ธ Chest pain or stroke symptoms โœ”๏ธ Major trauma or serious burns #HelpUsToHelpYou

๐Ÿšจ Please remember to only call 999 for life-threatening or serious emergencies that need urgent care, such as, but not limited to: 

โœ”๏ธ Unconsciousness 
โœ”๏ธ Not breathing 
โœ”๏ธ Severe bleeding 
โœ”๏ธ Chest pain or stroke symptoms 
โœ”๏ธ Major trauma or serious burns 

#HelpUsToHelpYou