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What to do when the ambulance is coming

stay calm Stay calm
stay with the person until the ambulance arrives Stay with the person until the ambulance arrives
listen the the advisor Listen to what the call handler tells you
know medication name Pick up any medication the poorly person may have to give to the crew
put pets safe Put pets somewhere safe
wave at the ambulance from the door Look out and listen for the ambulance coming and wave at them at the door

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South Western Ambulance Charity

The South Western Ambulance Charity, founded in 1995, uses gifted monies to benefit those in our communities who use our service and to improve the welfare of the staff and volunteers of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. 

Our charitable support covers Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire including Bristol and Swindon.

If you would like to show your appreciation for the care that you or your loved one has received from us in the form of a charitable donation please visit our online giving website: Donate to South Western Ambulance Charity | Give as you Live Donate