West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

Across the Trust we work really hard to provide outstanding care to our patients 💚 While we don't do our jobs for the thanks, it's always nice to feel appreciated If you'd like to send us a thanks, you can do so by dropping us a dm📩 or filling out this form ⬇️…

Heading off on an adventure during the six-week holiday? Don’t forget to download the free @What3Words app! If you ever need help and aren’t sure exactly where you are, this app can pinpoint your location and help us find you! 📱

BBQs and fire pits are summer weekend favorites ☀️🏡🔥 But with the heat comes the risk of burns! If you get burned, here’s how to care for it: 💧 Run cool water over the burn for 10–20 minutes 🩹 Cover with a clean bandage & avoid ice and popping blisters 💊 Take pain relief if…

Knowing the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest could be the difference between life and death ❤️‍🩹 A heart attack blocks blood flow to the heart while a cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly stops beating Both are emergencies and 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ needs to be called…

🚨Resident doctors strikes continue this weekend 🚨 If you need non urgent medical help please call 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ In an emergency call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣

🚨Resident doctors strike action started today at 7am and will last until Wednesday 30th July. Please use 111 if you're unsure where to get the right care for your needs. In a life threatening emergency call 999.

🚨Industrial action starts tomorrow for resident doctors from 7am. GPs practices will be open as usual. Please continue to attend your appointments unless you are directly told otherwise.

To celebrate #InternationalSelfCareDay, here are some simple ways to nurture your wellbeing... after all you can’t pour from an empty cup! 💚 💤 Aim for 7-9 hours of restful sleep each night 🚶‍♀️ Keep moving with regular physical activity 🍎 Fuel your body with a balanced,…

Keele Community First Responders have been hard at work! They recently donated a brand new AED and bleed kit to their local pub❤️‍🩹. This is the second in their community and will go along way in making their village a safer place. #KeeleCFR #AED #CommunitySafety…

INCIDENT: Five to hospital in Newcastle RTC Read more via ➡️ wmas.nhs.uk/incidents/five…

INCIDENT: Man dies in Rednal RTC More info ➡️ wmas.nhs.uk/incidents/man-…

Called 999? Here's five things to do before help arrives: 1. If you're on the street, stay with the patient until an ambulance arrives. 2. Call us back on 999 if the patients' condition worsens. 3. Lock away any family pets if we're coming to your home. 4. Make sure we can…

We are delighted to announce our return to the @emergencyukshow this September at the NEC Birmingham. Register for free at emergencyuk.com to come along and visit us at stand 5/N223 on 17th and 18th September.

From saving lives to breaking barriers, Emergency Dispatcher, Elle Dempsey is proving that you can lead a full and active life alongside living with disability this Disability Pride Month. wmas.nhs.uk/the-emergency-…

As well as holding down a fast paced role in the emergency services, Elle takes part in a range of adaptive sports including wheelchair basketball, weightlifting and climbing. wmas.nhs.uk/the-emergency-…

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From saving lives to breaking barriers!👏💪 Meet Elle: an Emergency Medical Dispatcher who lives with Cerebral Palsy with a passion for adaptive sports, and proof that determination knows no limits this Disability Pride Month! Watch as Elle shares her journey📹...

The Emergency Dispatcher Defying Disability Barriers. wmas.nhs.uk/the-emergency-…

What happens if tech fails during a 999 emergency? 🚨 This week, our EOC team ran a full cyber-outage simulation - no 999 CAD system, no phones, no radios. 40+ staff used backup tools & manual processes to keep emergency services running 💪 #BusinessContinuity…

Schools out! 🙌 Now what? 🥲 Trying to fill the little ones time for six whole weeks in no mean feat! If you want to pass some time, have fun and teach life skills, why not make your kids #LittleLifesavers? Head to ➡️wmas.nhs.uk/get-involved/b… and download your free work book!