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Latest News

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has officially opened its new Main Operating Base (MOB) in Ferndown, Dorset, marking a significant milestone in the Trust’s ongoing.jpg
Ambulance Service officially opens new Main Operating Base in Dorset

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has officially opened its new Main Operating Base (MOB) in Ferndown, Dorset, marking a significant milestone in the Trust's ongoing in...

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Ambulance Trust Governors play key role in representing communities and staff

Governors at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) play an important role in representing the interests of local communities, staff and partner organisations, helping to en...

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From frightening emergency to happy reunion with Plymouth ambulance crew

A Plymouth man has been reunited with a member of the ambulance crew who came to his aid after he suffered a sudden seizure at the end of last year. ...

A teenager from Cheddar is set to take on the 2026 TCS London Marathon in support of the South Western Ambulance Charity, inspired by the care her family received following a devastating road t.jpg
Teen from Somerset to run London Marathon for Ambulance Charity in memory of her father

A teenager from Cheddar is set to take on the 2026 TCS London Marathon in support of the South Western Ambulance Charity, inspired by the care her family received following a devastating road traffic ...