Yorkshire Ambulance Service will equip more than 40,000 students across the region with a life-saving superpower in just seven hours on Restart a Heart...
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Life-saving mission after cardiac arrest inspires YAS defibrillator fundraiser
Cyclist Steve Shaw, whose life was saved following a cardiac arrest, is returning to his former school to support CPR training on Restart a...
Gym instructor promotes importance of learning CPR after saving a life
Scarborough gym instructor and volunteer coastguard David Mort has been commended for his rapid response and life-saving skills after administering CPR in two separate...
Yorkshire Ambulance Service Unveils New Life-saving Video for Restart a Heart Day
Yorkshire Ambulance Service is proud to announce the launch of its latest CPR and defibrillator training video, created in partnership with Leeds-based digital learning...
Recognising the vital role of Community First Responders at YAS
Research published by King’s College London, in partnership with the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, has recognised the significant contribution of our Community First...
Join Restart a Heart Live and become a life-saver
Yorkshire Ambulance Service is urging the public to become life-savers by signing up for a free 20-minute training event on Wednesday 1 October.
East Midlands Railway and Yorkshire Ambulance Service expand first responder team at Sheffield Station
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has again partnered with Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to train more staff at Sheffield Station in critical life-saving skills.
Appointment of new Medical Director at Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) has appointed Dr Shona McCallum to the role of Medical Director following the recent retirement of Dr Julian Mark. Shona will...
Yorkshire Ambulance Service rises up the Top Apprenticeship Employers’ rankings
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) has retained and improved its Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer status in the 2025 rankings, which celebrates England’s outstanding apprenticeship...
YAS staff celebrate over 5,560 combined years at ambulance long service awards
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust was proud to celebrate the achievements and dedication of its staff at the recent annual Long Service Awards ceremony.
Celebrating our paramedics on International Paramedics Day
International Paramedics Day on 8 July is a great opportunity for Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) to pause and reflect on the extraordinary contribution of...
Shaping the Future of Emergency Healthcare: Blog by Dave Green, Chief Paramedic, Yorkshire Ambulance Service
As we approach International Paramedics Day on 8 July, it is an opportune moment to celebrate the incredible dedication and expertise of paramedics who...
