South Western Ambulance Service

@swasFT

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

Joined August 2009

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · 2 h

Need help but not sure where to start? Making the right choice can save time and ensure you get the care you need: ⚪ Self-care at home for minor illnesses 🟢 Visit your pharmacy for professional advice and treatments 🔴 Use 999 life-threatening emergencies only.

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · 17 h

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.

swasFT's tweet image. 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.

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · 23 h

We've been cheering on #Gloucester paramedic Ben Dodd who is currently cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for the MS Society. 🚴💚 Find out more about Ben’s fundraising efforts and how you can support here ▶️justgiving.com/page/ben-dodd-4

swasFT's tweet image. We've been cheering on #Gloucester paramedic Ben Dodd who is currently cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise money for the MS Society. 🚴💚

Find out more about Ben’s fundraising efforts and how you can support here ▶️justgiving.com/page/ben-dodd-4

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 26

Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need. 💚 Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. 🚨 #HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service. 🚑 #ChooseWell

swasFT's tweet image. Our people are working hard to get everyone the help they need. 💚

Please remember 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only. 🚨

#HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service. 🚑

#ChooseWell

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 25

This week's #PictureOfTheWeek features one of our ambulances in front of a gorgeous sunrise . 🌄🚑 📸 taken by #TeamSWASFT Lead Paramedic, Steve. 💚

swasFT's tweet image. This week's #PictureOfTheWeek features one of our ambulances in front of a gorgeous sunrise . 🌄🚑

📸 taken by #TeamSWASFT Lead Paramedic, Steve. 💚

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 25

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 ▶️ 111.nhs.uk 🚨 Reserve 999 for serious, life-threatening situations. #HelpUsToHelpYou

swasFT's tweet image. 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 ▶️ 111.nhs.uk

🚨 Reserve 999 for serious, life-threatening situations.

#HelpUsToHelpYou

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 24

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

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 23

🚨 New job alert 🚨 We are looking for Vehicle Preparation Operatives in the #Staverton and #Bristol area to prepare ambulances to the highest standards for responding to emergency calls. 🚑 Join us, make a difference! 🔗▶️ swasft-joinus.co.uk/vacancies #ApplyNow #TeamSWASFT

swasFT's tweet image. 🚨 New job alert 🚨

We are looking for Vehicle Preparation Operatives in the #Staverton and #Bristol area to prepare ambulances to the highest standards for responding to emergency calls. 🚑

Join us, make a difference!

🔗▶️ swasft-joinus.co.uk/vacancies

#ApplyNow #TeamSWASFT

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 22

#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 🔗🔽 swast.nhs.uk/news/ambulance…

swasFT's tweet image. #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 🔗🔽
swast.nhs.uk/news/ambulance…

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 21

Summer is finally here bringing sunshine, blooming flowers…and for some seasonal allergies! If you're feeling the effects of hay fever, make sure you have everything you need to stay comfortable at home. Not sure what’s best for you? Speak to a pharmacist—they’re here to help!

swasFT's tweet image. Summer is finally here bringing sunshine, blooming flowers…and for some seasonal allergies!

If you're feeling the effects of hay fever, make sure you have everything you need to stay comfortable at home.

Not sure what’s best for you? Speak to a pharmacist—they’re here to help!

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 20

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 20

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 🔽 swasft-joinus.co.uk/vacancies Keep an eye out for more volunteer opportunities! #TeamSWASFT #Volunteer

swasFT's tweet image. 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 🔽
swasft-joinus.co.uk/vacancies

Keep an eye out for more volunteer opportunities!

#TeamSWASFT #Volunteer

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 20

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

swasFT's tweet image. 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

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 19

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. ➡️111.nhs.uk #Think111

swasFT's tweet image. 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. ➡️111.nhs.uk

#Think111

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 19

Who's planning a trip to the beach this weekend? 🏖️ This week's #PictureOfTheWeek includes a gorgeous sunset behind one of our ambulances on #Portland beach. 💚🌅 📸 taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, Rebecca

swasFT's tweet image. Who's planning a trip to the beach this weekend? 🏖️

This week's #PictureOfTheWeek includes a gorgeous sunset behind one of our ambulances on #Portland beach. 💚🌅

📸 taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Care Assistant, Rebecca

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 19

We’re supporting some big events across the #SouthWest this weekend. 🚑 Please continue to #ChooseWell so we can reach those who need us the most. 💚 #HelpUsToHelpYou

swasFT's tweet image. We’re supporting some big events across the #SouthWest this weekend. 🚑

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

#HelpUsToHelpYou

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 18

It's almost the weekend! If you’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 💚

swasFT's tweet image. It's almost the weekend!

If you’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 💚

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South Western Ambulance Service@swasFT · Jul 18

Heading to the coast this weekend? ☀️⛱️ Please remember: 🌊 Tides can change fast – always check tide times before heading out 📱 In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard Let’s keep it safe, smart and sunny this weekend 🌞💚

swasFT's tweet image. Heading to the coast this weekend? ☀️⛱️

Please remember:
🌊 Tides can change fast – always check tide times before heading out
📱 In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard

Let’s keep it safe, smart and sunny this weekend 🌞💚

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