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Portsmouth teenager’s experience highlights that stroke can happen at any age

Jun 29, 2026 | Members e-Bulletin, News, Stakeholder eBulletin

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is urging people not to dismiss the signs of stroke after a Portsmouth teenager suffered a life-changing stroke at just 15-years-old. Many people wrongly believe that stroke only affects older adults, but...

Major Incident declared

Jun 26, 2026 | News

Update – the Major Incident was stood down at 11:40 28 June 2026. Moving to Critical Incident. Please continue to consider alternative options for urgent healthcare and only use 999 for serious and life-threatening conditions. South Central Ambulance...

Critical incident declared

Jun 25, 2026 | News

South Central Ambulance Service declared a critical incident at 11:30 on 25 June 2026. This is due to the extreme heat and a significant increase in Category 2 response times. Declaring a critical incident allow us to focus resources on patients most in need and...

SCAS supports Learning Disability Week with community engagement across the region

Jun 24, 2026 | Members e-Bulletin, News, Stakeholder eBulletin

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) marked Learning Disability Week (which ran from 15-21 June) by working with local groups across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire to help people with learning disabilities better understand emergency care and...

Think before you dial

Jun 23, 2026 | Members e-Bulletin, News, Stakeholder eBulletin, Uncategorized

SCAS urges public to help keep 999 free for life-threatening emergencies during heatwave South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is urging people across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire to take extra care during this...

Stroke advice when the ambulance is on its way

Jun 22, 2026 | Members e-Bulletin, News, Stakeholder eBulletin

If someone you’re with has suspected stroke symptoms and you’ve called 999, what should you do whilst waiting for an ambulance? James Mankletow, one of our paramedics and clinical team educators, provides you with the key things to do, and not do, for the...