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South Western Ambulance Service
@swasFT
Official page for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. 🚑 The primary provider of 999 ambulance services across the South West. #TeamSWASFT
South West, England, UK
swast.nhs.uk
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Aug 12, 2021
    We were called at 18:12 to an ongoing incident in Plymouth. We responded to the incident with a significant number of resources, including Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), multiple ambulances, air ambulances, multiple doctors and senior paramedics. 1/2
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Feb 14, 2023
    A woman who pleaded guilty at #Swindon Magistrates to grievous bodily harm and assaulting an emergency worker was sentenced on 2.2.23 to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years. For full details visit 🔽 swast.nhs.uk/welcome/latest… #WorkWithoutFear
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Oct 4, 2021
    Now that we’re all on Twitter this evening… Do you know how to do CPR?❤️ Take 3 minutes out of your night to watch our video from #RestartAHeartDay2020⬇️ youtu.be/b0r_E4KagRo #SavingLivesTogether #TeamSWASFT #SocialMediaDown
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Aug 13, 2021
    Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the tragic event in #Plymouth last night. Thank you to all our people who responded to the incident and our partner organisations.
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Mar 1, 2018
    A massive shout out to all our staff and volunteers on duty today. If you are out on the roads, in the clinical hubs and support services you are doing a great job keeping our patients safe during this cold weather #Team999
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    May 30, 2021
    We have declared a critical incident due to extreme pressures on our service. As a result, some patients may wait longer for an ambulance while others could be advised to access alternative services if their call is not life-threatening. 1/2
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Dec 28, 2022
    Due to the current extreme pressures, we have declared a Critical Incident. Please dial 999 only in a life-threatening emergency so we can help those most in need. 🚨🚑 More information at: ow.ly/FJJb50Meieu #ChooseWell #HelpUsHelpYou
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Dec 28, 2018
    Many many congratulations to Rob Horton @Rob_CFRManager on receiving the Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal in the New Year’s Honours. Totally deserved - thank you from everyone @swasFT for everything that you do. So proud!
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Feb 1, 2019
    Despite the challenging #weather conditions, our crews are still responding as normal to treat patients. Please only call #999 in a real emergency when someone is seriously injured or ill, or their life is in danger. #ChooseWell #snowuk #999Heroes 🌨️ ❄️
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Apr 9, 2020
    Thank you to all NHS staff & key workers. We couldn’t do it without you all!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #ThankYouNHS #ThankYouKeyWorkers #ThankYouThursday
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Aug 12, 2021
    Replying to @swasFT
    We will provide an update here in due course. 2/2
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Dec 28, 2022
    SWASFT has declared a Critical Incident and our Deputy Director of Operations has a message for the public: “Please help us to help the patients who need us most by only calling 999 if a patient has a life-threatening condition or illness." More at: ow.ly/FJJb50Meieu
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Jul 6, 2020
    HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visited #Swindon fire station today to hear first-hand the ways emergency services, including SWASFT, have adapted and responded to the pandemic🚑 She expressed her thanks to all the people who have worked tirelessly throughout #coronavirus👏
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    South Western Ambulance Service
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    Mar 1, 2018
    Wow! Thank you to all the members of the public with 4x4 vehicles who have offered assistance to our staff. Your details will be passed to our operational teams who will be in touch if needed #FeelingTheLove #Team999 #WeatherSW