Services


Responding to 999 Calls


We are disatched by the Scottish Ambulance Service to attend 999 emergencies. Based in the community, we are able to reach patients prior to the arrival of the nearest available ambulance resource allowing treatment to commence as quickly as possible. This rapid response can improve the outcome for a critically ill patients such as those in cardiac arrest.


Typical emergencies attended by our responders include:

Allergic Reactions

Cardiac Arrest

Chest Pain

Choking 

Diabetic Problems

Difficulty in Breathing

Heart Problems

Seizure

Stroke

Unconscious / Collapse

CPR & AED Awareness Sessions


We deliver FREE CPR & Defibrillator awareness sessions to members of the public and community groups in the following areas:

Burnmouth

Cockburnspath

Coldingham

Dunbar

Eyemouth


Sessions include the following skills:

Dealing with an unconscious casualty who is breathing normally

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Dealing with a Choking casualty





Public Access Defibrillator Management


We manage and maintain 32 PADs across our area of operation. All Public Access Defibrillators purchased, installed and maintained by us are registered with The Circuit. 

The Circuit is a national defibrillator network, which provides the NHS ambulance services with vital information about defibrillators across the UK so that in those crucial moments after a cardiac arrest, they can be accessed quickly to help save lives.