Press Releases
SCAS plays leading role in The Royal Foundation’s project to support mental health in the emergency services
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) played a leading role in The Royal Foundation’s Emergency Services Mental Health Symposium held today (Thursday) in London, with The Duke of Cambridge meeting two members of SCAS staff to talk about their experiences as part of a project to help manage mental health on the frontline.
New Booking Rules for Patient Transport Users
SCAS Patient Transport Service (PTS) New Booking Window from Monday 15th November 2021 South Central Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust and the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have agreed new booking cut-off times for PTS outpatient journeys. These changes affect...
South Central Ambulance Service volunteer responders win national team of the year award
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) and South Central Ambulance Charity’s volunteer responders have been named ‘outstanding volunteering team of the year’ at a national awards ceremony for their contribution to healthcare amid the challenges of COVID-19.
Ambulance service joins wave of Veteran Aware Trusts improving care for the Armed Forces community
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has been named a Veteran Aware Trust in recognition of its commitment to improving NHS care for veterans, reservists, members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Former flight cabin crew member inspired to join ambulance service after saving friend’s life
A former British Airways cabin crew member was inspired to volunteer for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) after saving the life of his friend who collapsed during dinner.
Ambulance service calls on “tech-savvy” members of public to help others access online healthcare
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) is calling on “tech-savvy” members of the public to help relatives, friends or neighbours who may find it difficult to access the internet in a bid to get more people using NHS 111 online.
Ambulance service issues open invitation to public for Facebook Live resuscitation events
Staff at South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) are calling on members of the public to put time aside and join them in two live online resuscitation training events next week to mark World Restart a Heart Day.
South Central Ambulance Service volunteer responders shortlisted for national award
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) and South Central Ambulance Charity’s volunteer responders have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award for their contribution to healthcare amid the challenges of COVID-19.
Ambulance service brings taste of Hollywood to its training centres
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) is taking clinical education and training to the next level – with simulation facilities fit for the set of a Hollywood blockbuster.