South Western Ambulance Service

Heading out for a Halloween fright-night? Don't let your night of fun become a real-life horror story! 🧙‍♀️ Keep an eye on your friends. 💧 Stay hydrated and pace yourself. 🚕 Plan a safe journey home before the witching hour. 📱 Keep your phone charged.

🎃👻 Heading out for Halloween fun this weekend? As the ghosts come out to play and the witches take flight, don't let safety disappear into the night! 🕯️ Keep an eye on candles and spooky decorations 🔦 Carry a torch when out after dark

Whether you're heading to the coast, exploring the countryside or enjoying a family day out, a little preparation can go a long way. 📞 Know when to call for help: Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency or 111 for urgent medical advice when it's not an emergency.

Not sure where to turn when you're unwell? 📞 Contact NHS 111 online or by phone for advice, support and guidance on the most appropriate care for your needs. Using NHS 111 can help you get the right care, in the right place. 🚑 Save 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Not every health concern needs an ambulance. This weekend, help us keep 999 available for those who need us most. By choosing well, you can help us help those who need us most. 🙏 Thank you for your support. Stay safe this weekend!

Happy Halloween weekend to everyone across the South West 🎃🚑 📸 taken by #TeamSWASFT Emergency Ambulance Associate, James 💚 P.S Some spooky vibes have been added to this week's #PictureOfTheWeek with a little help from AI 🦇

With half term in full swing and Halloween celebrations taking place this weekend we hope everyone has a fun, safe and spooktacular time! 🎃 Whether you're trick-or-treating, enjoying family activities or heading out to celebrate, please take extra care and stay safe.

Not sure where to turn when you're unwell? 📞 Contact NHS 111 online or by phone for advice, support and guidance on the most appropriate care for your needs. Using NHS 111 can help you get the right care, in the right place. 🚑 Save 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

#ThankfulThursday Do you have a compliment to share? Complete our thank you form using the link below ▶️ swast.nhs.uk/compliments

Autumn often brings coughs, colds and other seasonal illnesses. 🌧️🤧 If you become unwell this October half term, think Choose Well before seeking emergency care. Remember — 999 is for life-threatening emergencies.

This week on 999: On the Front Line... A motorcyclist is thrown over the handlebars, a mum has a panic attack, and a man falls down a flight of stairs. Follow the lifesaving decisions made when every second counts. 📺 Sunday | 9pm | More4 #999OnTheFrontLine #TeamSWASFT

We are still very busy across the #SouthWest and we need you to #HelpUsToHelpYou by keeping our emergency services available for those with life-threatening conditions. For urgent, but non-life-threatening issues, call NHS 111 or visit NHS 111 online ▶️ 111.nhs.uk/

🚨 Our 999 services are very busy this evening - we're calling on our South West communities to #ChooseWell 🚨 If it's not a life-threatening emergency, 111.nhs.uk is the best place for you to get urgent medical help.

Join #TeamSWASFT for our final #RestartaHeart public event this Friday! 📍Sanders Garden Centre, Bristol Rd, Highbridge TA9 4HJ ⏰10:00 - 15:00 This is a free event and everyone is welcome! No booking required – just turn up whenever you can. swast.nhs.uk/restart-a-heart

We have had a very busy weekend across the #SouthWest 🚑 If you have an urgent, non-emergency, medical need please make use of local services, such as urgent treatment centres. You can also use 111 online, or call 111, to get advice and help. 💻 ▶️ 111.nhs.uk/

Another shift, another series of calls where every second mattered. 🚑 If you missed it, 999: On The Front Line is available to catch up with Channel 4 On Demand. #999OnTheFrontLine #TeamSWASFT

Our emergency services are here for critical, life-threatening situations but for other health concerns, there are better options for you: ✔️ A pharmacist for quick advice and medications ✔️ NHS 111 for guidance and urgent care advice ✔️ GP for ongoing conditions

It's #InternationalControlRoomWeek! 🎧 💻 🚑 Our dedicated people in our Emergency Operations Centres are the first point of contact to the ambulance service for those who are experiencing a medical emergency. Thank you for everything you do 💚

Tonight on 999: On the Front Line... A woman struggles with alcohol addiction, a man’s arm is spurting blood, and a woman is showing sign of a stroke. Another shift. Another glimpse into life on the frontline. 📺 Sunday | 9pm | More4 #999OnTheFrontLine #TeamSWASFT

Not sure where to turn when you're unwell? 📞 Contact NHS 111 online or by phone for advice, support and guidance on the most appropriate care for your needs. Using NHS 111 can help you get the right care, in the right place. 🚑 Save 999 for life-threatening emergencies.