South Western Ambulance Service
@swasFT
Official page for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
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06-08-2009 11:39:01
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We care about the community we serve and the team we work alongside. ๐
Today is the beginning of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and this yearโs theme is movement: moving more for our mental health.
Find out what works for you ๐ฝ
mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
#MomentsForMovement
Senior Nurse Clinician, Charlene, started her career in Dubai before moving to the UK in 2022. ๐
As #InternationalNursesDay comes to a close, find out more about the crucial work Charlene does in our Emergency Operations Centre.
โถ๏ธ swast.nhs.uk/celebrating-ouโฆ
The #InternationalNursesDay celebrations continue with Ambulance Nurse, Laura, who works alongside our paramedics providing life-saving support on the road. ๐
Find out more about Lauraโs journey here ๐ฝ
swast.nhs.uk/celebrating-ouโฆ
Soomi, one of #TeamSWASFT โs Emergency Operations Centre Triage Nurseโs has travelled all around the world with his nursing career! ๐
Soomi works alongside our call takers and is on hand to support with complex jobs.
Read more about his story here ๐ฝ
swast.nhs.uk/celebrating-ouโฆ
Head of Safeguarding, Lerryn, started her journey as a Mental Health Nurse and joined #TeamSWASFT at the end of 2023. ๐
Find out more about Lerrynโs story here ๐ฝ
swast.nhs.uk/celebrating-ouโฆ
#InternationalNursesDay
Complex Care and Support Clinician, Lesley, started working in the NHS over 40 years ago! ๐
As we continue our celebrations for #InternationalNursesDay find out more about Lesleyโs journey and the work she does in our Emergency Operations Centre.
โถ๏ธ swast.nhs.uk/celebrating-ouโฆ
Today on #InternationalNursesDay we are celebrating all 105 nurses who are a part of #TeamSWASFT . ๐
Throughout the day, we'll share stories from across the Trust starting with a message from Executive Director of Quality Patient Care, Jane Chandler. ๐ฝ๏ธ
โก bit.ly/3UA0y0W
#HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service ๐
Please remember:
๐You can call the pharmacy for medication advice
๐ป To use 111 online โถ๏ธ111.nhs.uk
๐จ You should only call 999 in a genuine, life-threatening emergency
#MakeTheRightCall
Could you be the next member of #TeamSWASFT ? ๐ ๐
We will be at the #Trowbridge Jobs Fair on Wednesday 8th May 10:30am โ 2:30pm.
๐จ๏ธ Come and talk to us to find out how you could join the team!
๐ Trowbridge Civic Centre, St Stephenโs Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8AH
#HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service ๐
Please remember:
๐You can call the pharmacy for medication advice
๐ป To use 111 online โถ๏ธ111.nhs.uk
๐จ You should only call 999 in a genuine, life-threatening emergency
#MakeTheRightCall
Could you be the next member of #TeamSWASFT ? ๐ ๐
We will be at the #Bournemouth Jobs Fair on Wednesday 8th May 10am โ 1pm.
๐จ๏ธ Come and talk to us to find out how you could join the team!
๐ Bournemouth Pavilion, Westover Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU
This #bankholiday , find out which pharmacy is open near you โ so you can get the medicines and advice you need. ๐โถ๏ธnhs.uk/service-searchโฆ
Dialling 999 because you have run out of your prescription is not a suitable use of our resources. ๐จ๐
#ChooseWell #HelpUsHelpYou
We're delighted to announce that our 7th #Community #Responder #Vehicle has now been funded, thanks to public donations. This car will be dedicated to supporting patients and communities in #Cornwall .
๐ขRead the full story at swambulancecharity.org/cfr-car-cornwaโฆ
#TeamSWASFT ๐๐
We hope you're looking forward to the first May #bankholiday weekend. ๐
Whether you're in the garden ๐ป, doing DIY at home ๐จ or exploring the #SouthWest ๐บ๏ธ, our teams will be working hard to help keep you safe!
Find out how you can #HelpUsToHelpYou ๐ฝ
swast.nhs.uk/news/help-yourโฆ
#HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service ๐
Please remember:
๐You can call the pharmacy for medication advice
๐ป To use 111 online โถ๏ธ111.nhs.uk
๐จ You should only call 999 in a genuine, life-threatening emergency
#MakeTheRightCall
Get your prescriptions before the May #bankholiday . Most practices ask patients to order prescriptions at least three working days in advance.
Phoning 999 because you have run out of your prescription is not a suitable use of our resources.
#ChooseWisely
#HelpUsToHelpYou by choosing the right service ๐
Please remember:
๐You can call the pharmacy for medication advice
๐ป To use 111 online โถ๏ธ111.nhs.uk
๐จ You should only call 999 in a genuine, life-threatening emergency
#MakeTheRightCall
Are you looking for a rewarding volunteering role?
Why not join a Community First Responder Scheme in North & East #Devon ๐
Find out more and apply today ๐ฝ
jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobaโฆ
Closing date โถ๏ธ Sunday 5th May
#TeamSWASFT #Volunteer #Applynow