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Latest News

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Ambulance Service celebrates everyday heroes for Volunteers’ Week

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is proudly celebrating the everyday heroes behind its volunteer network during this year's Volunteers' Week (2-8 June) and recognising...

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Bristol cardiac arrest survivor reunited with ambulance crew who saved his life

A man from Bristol was reunited with the crew from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) who helped saved his life....

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Ambulance service shares advice ahead of upcoming bank holiday weekend and half-term

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking members of the public to use the right healthcare service during the upcoming bank holiday weekend and school half-term brea...

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Cornish paramedic takes on 7,000-mile road trip in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

A Cornish paramedic from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) will drive an epic 7,000 miles in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on 05 June 2025. ...