A pleasure to welcome Dr John Harden Deputy National Clinical Director to SORT East to see how Scottish Ambulance responds to unique challenges & our Ambulance Control Centres & Integrated Clinical Hub offering alternative pathways leading better care closer to the patient.

Last week met with The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives about the similar challenges we face across the UK & hear from Bron Briddle about reducing misogyny learning from Welsh Ambulance & thanks to Callum Beattie for coming to ACC East not only learn CPR skills but also perform some songs, sorry about☔️

An interesting visit to The State Hospital to see how they provide care and how we can work together. Providing a safe therapeutic environment is essential and they do excellent work. On a personal note but what do I find in a Danish zoo but a #shetland pony

Today is #InternationalNursesDay a profession I'm proud to be part of and proud that Scottish Ambulance has a sizeable number of nurses within its ranks. Nurses make a difference every day across the world, thank you for all you do.

Today we are celebrating International Nurse’s Day! Did you know SAS has 95 Nurses and Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP)? Michael Bailie-Howatt, pictured, is one of our ANPs in Urgent and Primary Care. #IND2024 #OurNursesOurFuture

A pleasure to meet with BASICS Scotland to find out about their work & our collaboration and the Community First Responders in Tweedsmuir, Upper Tweed & Biggar. Volunteers, Wildcat, CFRs, Basics or other roles, are important to Scottish Ambulance more here tinyurl.com/2s3rzj9w

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a turning point of WWII. My Grandfather Charles Ross served on HMS Cato working at night to clear the mines for the invasion force. I think of him often & will remember him along with all of the heroes we recognise today.

The team are at today’s #NHSScot24 event today with 2 posters on display! Looking forward to hearing from all the speakers through the day

Thanks Public Health Scotland for hosting Sir Michael Marmot discussing how we reduce inequalities in Scotland. In 2013 Coventry became a Marmot City and has seen tangible improvements by adopting the Marmot eight principles. Scotland has made real progress but still much more to do

Thanks to Shawlands Academy for allowing me to join the Young Minds Save Lives final session where young people test what they have learnt from Scottish Ambulance colleagues, amazingly they helped design the course. Also pleased the sun shone for the Pride Edinburgh march

Coming from a Forces Family I know the sacrifices made by those who are and have served on #ArmedForcesDay I want to pay tribute to each one of you and your families.

Today is #InternationalParamedicsDay! 🚑💚 Here is a message from our Chief Executive, Michael Dickson, to honour and celebrate the difference paramedics make every day. #IPD24

Please be wary of speculation you may read on social media, please be reassured we will continue to work with colleagues in Police Scotland.

Today is #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. At SAS, we are committed to drug harm reduction. Our SAS Drug Harm Reduction Leads team support the service through initiatives & patient pathways. The Near-Fatal Overdose pathway is a whole system approach to provide all levels of support.

Last week I joined a corporate parenting awards by Who Cares? Scotland where Scottish Ambulance SFRS City of Glasgow & Police Scotland were up for an award. Corperate parenting is our responsibility to people who have experienced the care system. The Who Cares website is an excellent resource

A fantastic weekend with BASICS Scotland learning about the critical work they do joining brilliant sessions including one by the Glasgow Equine Hospital & Practice 12K per year involve animals using the dummies reinforced the importance of working with vets in emergencies when animals are present.

It is a privilege to Scottish Ambulance at the 25th Anniversary of Scottish Parliament, the National Police Memorial & the Brave@Heart Awards, held by the FM to recognise acts of bravery. Our nominee Alice who at 6 y/o called 999 bc her 2 y/o brother started fitting, v deserving

Want to learn CPR and be part of a world record? Go to Savealife.scot and join one of the livestreams on YouTube SaveALifeForScotland. You can also join directly on restartaheart.live. You can be the difference

Tom Steele and I joined the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service bicentennial service at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. The shared bond that exists between all emergency services was recognised a throughout the service.

Social media is a useful tool for connecting with the community and colleagues. However as Twitter/X is no longer moderated I need to reconsider if this is the right place for me to post. I will continue to post on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Bluesky all under MDicksonnhs