For the first time since the industrial action began in ambulance trusts, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) will see members in...
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Can you go the extra mile and outrun an ambulance, asks SCAS?
South Central Ambulance Charity has launched its annual ‘Outrun an Ambulance’ fundraising challenge in collaboration with six other ambulance charities. It returns for a...
SCAS winter planning
We have reviewed our winter assurance plan, as well as our adverse weather plan, to ensure we are as well prepared as we can...
South Central Ambulance Service appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Following a robust recruitment process, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has appointed David Eltringham to the role of Chief Executive Officer,...
SCAS urges people to use NHS 111 online this winter
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is encouraging people to use the NHS 111 online service to get the help they need...
Poor defibrillator signage leaves public playing “deadly game of hide and seek”
A leading resuscitation expert has warned the public are left playing a “deadly game of hide and seek” when it comes to locating automated...
New fleet of Dynamic Response Vehicles are “Game changing”.
South Central Ambulance Charity’s “game changing” fleet of Dynamic Response Vehicles (DRVs) has helped volunteer Community First Responders (CFRs) arrive ‘first o...
SCAS set to become first ambulance service to introduce ‘dementia button’ on patient records
Paramedics at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust are set to become the first to be able to alert other healthcare providers...
SCAS Chief Executive to step down in 2023 after 17 years in charge
SCAS Chief Executive Will Hancock, has announced he will step down next year after 17 years in charge. He has said the early announcement...
SCAS develops pioneering support package for staff and volunteers with £100k charity donation
Projects include a Long COVID rehabilitation programme, which consists of cognitive behavioural therapy (talking therapy), exercise classes and mindfulness sessions...
SCAS declares critical incident due to extreme pressures
South Central Ambulance Service declared a critical incident in the early hours of the morning (Wednesday, 06 April) due to extreme pressures across our...
SCAS continues Ukraine humanitarian work with fresh appeal
Staff from South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust continue to help those most affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine by supporting a...
