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Thank you to everyone for their efforts overnight & this morning. Esp. Peter Payne from Alresford, who cleared 15 MILES of snow in his tractor so our ambulance crew with stranded motorists on board could get off the A272 around midnight last night and in to the warmth!😇👏👏👏
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We were delighted when Hugh recently got in touch to say that he had converted one of our old vehicles into (wait for it.....) an Ambrewlance!
It's now enjoying a second career with Hugh serving the good folk in and around Bristol with their favourite coffees.
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1/3 Our SCAS ambulance teams and partners were called this evening to an incident of a stabbing in Reading.
Multiple ambulance resources were sent to the scene including, five ambulance crews, one specialist practitioner, three ambulance officers,
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South Central Ambulance Service has declared a Critical Incident due to extreme pressures across our services. Our staff and volunteers are working extremely hard to respond to calls but the volume is overwhelming.
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Following the theft of a green medical response bag from one of our ambulances, Hampshire Constabulary today arrested a 41 year old male in connection with the incident.
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It's official & formally announced today that our amazing frontline teams from Portsmouth & Oxford will be taking you
#InsideTheAmbulance
in the autumn on
@wchannel
We look forward to introducing you to some of the stars of the new show over the coming weeks.
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Good Morning! My name is Sophia and I’m delighted to be doing a twitter takeover today to give you an insight on the process to become a CFR, and what it’s like in the community education and training department today. Today is assessment day for our latest cohort!
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3/3 We were assessing and treating a number of casualties who had sustained injuries as a result of the incident. Thank you to everyone who helped those who were injured in this situation.
Our thoughts are with everyone who was involved in the events which took place in Reading
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Yesterday, a team from SCAS had the pleasure of meeting HRH The Princess Royal at an event organised by
@OrdnanceSurvey
to showcase the innovative ways the UK is now mapped and how this helps the emergency services.
Find out more here:
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Thank you to
@bp_UK
Cosham, Portsmouth, for providing free fuel for our emergency ambulance fleet as part of the fight against
#COVID19
#InThisTogether
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If you have a 4x4 and can help us move staff around in these adverse weather conditions, please drive to our Hampshire base: Southern House, Sparrowgrove, Otterbourne SO21 2RU, we need you from 0600 this morning (Friday). Please ring the bell when you arrive. Thank you very much.
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2/3 our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), the helicopter and critical care response unit from Thames Valley Air Ambulance and the critical care unit from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, two ambulance doctors and our colleagues from London Ambulance Service.
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Sadly, Zoe & Chris came back to this note in Lymington, Hampshire, today. It’s not always possible to park without obstructing traffic flow or driveways as parking further away could add minutes to our arrival time that the patient simply doesn’t have
#DontAbuseOurStaff
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Those in need of urgent medical assistance may well find a Dacia Duster coming to their aid after
@SCACharity
delivered 40 for use by its Community First Responders. Thank you to
@AgencyLoop
@Whitestone_pics
@RenaultUKPR
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Very satisfied that 1st conviction under new Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 secured yesterday by
@HantsPolice
&
@cpsuk
Keith Winning sentenced to 9 mths imprisonment for attacking 2 members of our staff at his home in Waterlooville
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4x4 help update: we will shortly have an email address set up so that anyone who has a 4x4 & can help get our staff to and from work later this am, pm & this evening can email us with their vehicle details, contact no. & availability. We will need help throughout today. Thank you
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We were honoured that HRH The Duke of Cambridge recently spent time with SCAS team members Will & Chloe.
SCAS Chief Exec, Will Hancock, is attending today's Symposium on emergency services mental health in his role as Wellbeing & Suicide Prevention Lead for ambulance services
Thank you Will and Chloe for sharing your experiences of working as emergency responders and the mental health impact that this can have.
Watch the full conversation:
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Coronavirus like most viruses has a lipid (fatty) bilayer. Soap dissolves this & the virus falls apart becoming inactive.
Regularly washing your hands with soap & water (or hand sanitiser if not available) really will help reduce the impact of Covid-19.
Less🙄 More💦🤲 = Fewer 🤒
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We have over 150 offers of 4x4 help on our email address. That is a brilliant response & will be more than we need. The appeal is now closed. We will email all of you back shortly & then be in touch directly later today if we need you for staff transport in your area. Thank you!
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Caroline (Paramedic Team Leader) and Dr Simon Brown keeping the visitors to the Long Walk safe today
#scasproud
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A huge thank you to the people of Seer Green in South Bucks who came out in force to help one of our crews make it up a hill in thick snow at the bottom of Orchard Road/Bottom Lane earlier today.
Great to see such community spirit and support for our NHS! Thank you guys! 👏👏👏
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We knew they were awesome, but Sophie & Dan from our Basingstoke base found a lovely note from a mystery person on their truck this pm telling them it too! "Thank you for gifting us with our coffee money. It was the loveliest gesture to receive and really made our day!"
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SCAS is the first ambulance service in the country to rollout a new device which can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a patient automatically – freeing up paramedics to carry out other vital interventions. Read more at
#cpr
#resuscitation
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Paramedic Alex & Occupational Therapist Claire are delivering our innovative Falls & Frailty Response in West Berks today. This partnership with
@RBNHSFT
meets more clinical, functional & mobility needs of older people, so more treated at home & with reduced risk of future falls
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Ambulance egged in Cosham, Portsmouth, last night 😡🤬 As a result, crew taken out of service for period of time for cleaning on the busiest night of the week.
Fortunately not on an emergency call at the time but stupidity like this puts lives at risk.
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Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of all those affected by the tragic news from
@SECAmbulance
earlier today.
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SCAS is the first ambulance service in the country to supply COVID-19 positive patients with home oxygen monitoring kits if they don't require immediate hospital treatment but are at higher risk of complications.
@NHSsoutheast
@NHSEngland
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A big thank you to Innocent Smoothies who sent Didcot Station a pallet of their drinks today all freshly delivered nice and cold by Culina Logistics!
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Thank you from all of us at SCAS to everyone who came out this evening at 8pm to clap for all carers and keyworkers.
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Our staff &
@FrimleyHealth
paid their respects to Paul Nutt yesterday as his funeral cortege passed where he worked.
"It was completely overwhelming to see so many people & an amazing show of respect. It really meant a lot & made us so proud of Paul."
Kim Nutt, Paul's wife
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@George_Willo
@MKDonsFC
We took the ref straight to A&E with suspected complete eyesight failure. Prognosis not good.
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It is with great sadness we announce that Ambulance Care Assistant, Paul Nutt, died on 15 May at Wexham Park Hospital having tested positive for Covid-19
Full statement
We request the media to respect the privacy of Paul's family at this distressing time
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Whilst we will have additional staff & volunteers working this weekend, please do enjoy yourselves safely & sensibly from tomorrow - whatever you're doing.
If you clapped for us, keep supporting us by not acting as if Covid-19 as all gone away. It hasn't.
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ECA Tiffany & Paramedic, Lee were inside a patient's house in Crowthorne today & when they came out, a very kind neighbour/s had dug out a path from the front door & around the ambulance. This made getting the patient in much easier task Whoever you are, thank you very much!👏👏
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17:40 yesterday a male wearing balaclava stole an Ambulance Response Bag as crew helped patient into ambulance. He made off by bike on Wingfield St, Portsmouth. Bag contains vital lifesaving equipment. Pls call us on 01962 898000 or
@HantsPolice
on 101 if any info on theft or bag
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Tonight SCAS has stood down the critical incident that it declared earlier today in response to increased demand on its 999 service combined with travel disruption from Storm Eunice. Thank you to all our staff, volunteers, partners, stakeholders and the public for your support.
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Paramedic Lewis & ECA Donna were overwhelmed when they came out of their patient's home in Bartlemy Close, Newbury, on Friday evening.
The neighbours had seen Lewis & Donna arrive and left them "a little something" to show their appreciation to all our local staff.
#ThankYouNHS
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I think we've seen it all! Having attended an incident at
@asda
Wheatley in Oxford earlier, Dan & Rob were very kindly given some chocolates, drinks & two packs of these most sought after items thanks to unnecessary panic buying!
#staycalm
#thankyouNHS
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Today is a big day in SCAS' history, as 10 years ago HART was launched. The last year has been an unexpected one, but together as
#TeamSCAS
we are proud to care for those who need us, wherever they are. It is great to celebrate this memorable day, happy birthday
@SCAS_HART
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A very Merry Christmas from everyone at SCAS!
We'd particularly like to thank all our staff, volunteers and partners who are working over the festive period to keep you safe and get you the care you need.
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We have declared a critical incident today due to current pressures on our services and have issued advice and information for the public on our website here: . Thank you for your support at this difficult time
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We have issued a statement following this morning's bus bridge crash in Winchester:
Thank you to our CCC team, along with all staff at scene inc.
@SCAS_HART
as well as
@HantsPolice
@Hants_fire
@HIOWAA
@dsairambulance
@networkrail
@UHSFT
@HHFTnhs
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The newest ambulances in our fleet will be rolling out with the 'Stay Home-Protect the NHS-Save Lives' message.
▪️ Only leave your home for essentials such as food, medicine, work, or exercise.
▪️ Make sure you stay at least 2 metres from other people.
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1/2 We were called at 17:44 tonight to the M40 between junction 4 and 2 southbound, to a collision involving approximately 14 vehicles. We had on scene seven ambulance crews, two paramedic officers, tactical advisor and two
@SCAS_HART
teams. They have been assessing over 20
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“William also chatted to
@tonylarks
, 48, a first responder volunteer from Bracknell who joined
@SCAS999
@scacharity
in 2020 in response to the
#Covid
pandemic. The Duke said: “It’s fantastic you are able to help out in such a way.””
#NHSBigTea
#NHSBirthday
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Well done to Student Paramedic & ECA Mike and his colleagues who trekked up Butser Hill (and down again) - one of the highest points in Hampshire - to rescue a young lad, injured on a sledging run. Great effort guys!
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It's been a very proud day for everyone at SCAS who has been involved in today's
#DDay75
commemorations. We are so pleased that the hard work of so many has culminated in such a memorable day.A huge thank you to all our staff and partners who were involved today
#scasproud
#jesip
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A big thank you to our newly acquired 4x4 helpers this morning! 👏👏👏👏Don't forget to email us on cfr
@scas
.nhs.uk if you're available this afternoon and this evening
#BeastFromTheEast
1-4(x4)
#TeamSCAS
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Congrats to our 1st cohort of 3rd Yr students from
@oxfordbrookes
who passed their induction with us this wk & are now temp newly qualified paramedics 👏
Their first 🚑 shifts will be this weekend. Good luck guys, you'll be awesome!
@SCASeducation
@OBUParaSoc
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Graham our Paramedic in Wexham popped into M&S at Beaconsfield services to get a snack. Left with this armful of goodies courtesy of the staff there. Thank you lovely people
#StayAtHome
#NotJustFood
#Thanks
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Volunteers from
@SCAS999
@scacharity
attended a special
#NHSBigTea
#NHSBirthday
event at Buckingham Palace today hosted by
@KensingtonRoyal
the Duke of Cambridge. Read more at
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Some of our ambulance crews are supporting
@Ldn_Ambulance
& our control room team are helping take some 999 calls from the capital.
Whilst some of our staff are far from home please only leave yours for essentials, work or exercise.
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Not long till we see some of our amazing staff from Oxford & Portsmouth on the new series of 'Inside the Ambulance - Coast and Country' on
@wchannel
.
A few of the team have spoken about what it was like taking part in the filming earlier this year
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Please, please support us by using our services wisely, we’re here for life threatening illnesses and injuries. Thank you so much
#HelpUsHelpYou
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999 & A&E demand
@QAHospitalNews
high today & this evening in
#Portsmouth
area. Calling 999 with stomach pain? No. Call your OOH GP. If you have "things to do & can't wait around" shouldn't have called 999 in the 1st place. PLEASE keep 999/A&E free for those who really need us
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A huge thank you to all our staff & volunteers who were on shift to welcome in the New Year. This beautiful group of people are our lovely 999 call takers who were on hand to answer your 999 calls. From our homes to yours, we hope you all have a happy and safe 2021!
#scasproud
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1/3 A large number of our ambulance family attended the collision on the M40 tonight to care for over 20 casualties. We had on scene seven ambulance crews, two paramedic officers, tactical advisor, two
@SCAS_HART
teams, the critical care car from the Thames Valley
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We are currently supporting
@RBFRSofficial
@Bucksfire
&
@ThamesVP
at an incident in Cookham, along with
@SCAS_HART
,
@HIOWAA
&
@TVAirAmb
Reports of three boys having drowned in this incident are not correct.
Further updates from
@ThamesVP
will follow in due course.
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A huge thank you to all our staff and volunteers who have been working overnight and today across all our services during
#StormCiara
our counties seem to be coping well at the moment, but please save 999 for those people who are seriously ill or injured and really need our help
Please spare a RT for all the NHS staff who are braving the weather today to ensure people receive the care they need.
Huge thanks to all of you and please do take care.
#StormCiara
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We have now stood down our critical incident status and would like to thank our staff, volunteers, partner organisations and the public for their support over this very challenging period.
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A huge thanks to
@TVP_Slough
for their help.We always try and park courteously when we are called to help a patient, sometimes we just have to park as close as we can,especially when we are called to save a life.Please be patient and allow us to do our job and help us save lives!
Sometimes our friends at
@SCAS999
have to leave their vehicles in a hurry and may obstruct your route. They're there to save lives and it could be any of ours next!
#savelives
#999itcouldbeyou
#teamgreenandblue
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A big thank you from SCAS to all the other agencies who worked so brilliantly with us at Royal Ascot this week. Partnership working at its best!
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Another SCAS Special Delivery! Nina & Keira from our Southampton base were luckily on hand when baby Olivia decided to arrive earlier this morning just 2 mins after Mum's waters broke! Colleagues Keith & Mike helped get Mum & Olivia into hospital where everyone is doing well!
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There are so many people and organisations working together to commemorate
#DDay75
We are supporting the day and down in Portsmouth with teams from
@HantsPolice
@Hants_fire
making sure everyone is safe
#scasproud
#JESIP
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Emergency Services are on the scene at a large fire in Marlow.The fire is causing smoke in the Marlow area and therefore please could we ask people in this area to go in,close your windows and doors and log on for the latest updates
#JESIP
#MARLOW
@Bucksfire
@SCAS_HART
@ThamesVP
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We are deeply saddened by the news that His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has passed away.
The thoughts of everyone at South Central Ambulance Service are with the Royal Family at this sad time.
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Fantastic news!
New teams, new challenges - same show you all know and ♥️ Brand new
#InsideTheAmbulance
with the amazing
@SCAS999
starts Monday 23rd November! 🚑
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Following this month's international
#RestartAHeart
activity, it's great to see that
@SCAS999Ted
's American cousin - Smokey Bear - has learnt CPR, as captured by
@HumbleFD
#CPRSavesLives
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Happy 80th birthday to the 999 service, the world’s oldest emergency service. Remember, please only call us in an emergency.
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SCAS Director of Operations, Mark Ainsworth, was on
@BBCBreakfast
this morning representing all the UK's ambulance services & thanking the public & businesses across the country for helping to keep us going
#ThankYouNHS
"The crews are working exceptionally hard out there."
Mark from
@SCAS999
tells
#BBCBreakfast
about some of the goodwill gestures that are keeping crews going 💕
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Happy New Year!
We wish everyone a happy and healthy 2023!
Thank you to all our staff, volunteers and partners working through the night keeping everyone as safe as possible.
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We have leased some Black Cabs to keep our volunteer car drivers & their patients as safe as possible. Our Sussex drivers are delighted with their new vehicles, which have internal screens & the seating & interior can all be cleaned with clinical wipes after each journey.
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Staff at Reading PTS station would like to say a huge thank you to Johnathon and Christie from the business ‘Carved By Hand’ who have very kindly donated a beautiful hand carved plaque to the station. This will take pride of place in the crew room.
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SCAS has tonight declared a critical incident due to extreme pressures across our services. Our staff are working extremely hard to respond to calls and manage the situation and we continue to prioritise those patients with life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
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If you're able to help with transport for our essential staff to & from work later today, please email cfr
@scas
.nhs.uk giving us your vehicle info, contact details & times you'd be available. The team can then co-ordinate transport for rest of the day. Thank you everyone!
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Miranda and Mike from our Wexham base got 2020 off to the best possible start by delivering a baby at home on New Year's Day!
Well done guys and congratulations to the proud parents!
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We are sorry to hear that people have become stranded on the roads due to the snow.If that does happen please can we ask you to move to the side of the road as safely as possible. This means our ambulance team can continue to get through to 999 patients who really need their help
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We have our first fully electric emergency response vehicles!
The
@KiaUK
e-Niro vehicles will shortly begin operational duties from our Oxford City base & contain everything we need to reach patients quickly generating zero emissions in the process.
➡️
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⚠️⚠️SCAS DECLARES CRITICAL INCIDENT DUE TO STORM EUNICE⚠️⚠️
SCAS has declared a critical incident as a result of the demand on its 999 service combined with travel disruption from the impact of Storm Eunice.
More here including how public can help us:
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A big thank you to the lovely lady in the BP Garage at Bracknell who gave Hannah and Tammy a couple of boxes of
@CadburyUK
Heroes!
The girls are part of our team of NHS Heroes working right across this weekend to keep you as safe and well as possible.
#ThankYouNHS
#NHSheroes
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We are at Slough High Street with
@TVP_Slough
,
@RBFRSofficial
&
@SloughCouncil
. A roof from a block of flats has been blown across the road which is now closed. Fortunately, no injuries currently & final checks being undertaken to confirm no one under the debris
@SCAS999RSO
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Our 999 service is extremely busy today.
The teams in our emergency control rooms & out on the road will be prioritising those patients in a life-threatening condition.
This means that we will take longer to reach some patients than usual.
Please bear with us.
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Today we welcomed to Hampshire our new Nurse Specialist Practitioners.Half of this team are in the armed forces full time and as was great to meet them as they continue their Conversion Course with
@SCAS999RSO
& with
@SCAS_HART
#ArmedForcesWeek
@pm_raf_ns
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Where operationally possible, our staff will be joining the nation in today's two minute silence at 11:00
#RemembranceDay
#RemembranceSunday
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