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The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is proud to announce that it has officially signed the Step into Health pledge, further strengthening its commitment to supporting current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families.

A group of graduate paramedic apprentices were recently honoured at a celebratory event at Westpoint Exeter after successfully completing their BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science Degree Level Apprenticeship. 

A man from Weston-Super-Mare has been reunited with the ambulance crew from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) that helped save his life last year.

A Cheltenham man has been reunited with the ambulance crew from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) who saved his life nearly two years ago.

A dedicated Community First Responder (CFR) from Barnstaple has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his outstanding voluntary service to the local community. 

Channel 4's observational documentary series, 999: On The Front Line, will begin filming with the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) in the autumn. 

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has announced that, as of 2 June 2025, trained members of the public registered with the GoodSAM Responder app, will be alerted to nearby cardiac arrest calls received by the 999 ambulance control room.

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is proudly celebrating the everyday heroes behind its volunteer network during this year's Volunteers' Week (2-8 June) and recognising the exceptional impact they make in communities across the South West.