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North West Ambulance Service

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North West Ambulance Service

@NWAmbulance

We provide 999 services, NHS 111 and non-emergency patient transport across the North West of England. #TeamNWAS

North West, England

nwas.nhs.uk

Born July 5

Joined August 2011

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North West Ambulance Service
@NWAmbulance
Aug 7, 2025
We’ve created some simple social media house rules to help keep our channels a safe, respectful, and supportive space for everyone. 🤝 Please take a moment to read them, and thank you for being part of our digital community! 💚 nwas.nhs.uk/news/we-introd…
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North West Ambulance Service
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Jun 26
We're exceptionally busy due to the extreme heat. Help us care for those who need us most by staying hydrated, wearing cool clothing and checking on vulnerable people. 999 is for life-threatening emergencies. For urgent medical advice, use 111 online, call for under-fives.
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Met Office
@metoffice
Jun 24
Simple steps like keeping your home cool, staying hydrated and avoiding the hottest part of the day can help reduce the risk of heat-related illness. Read more tips for keeping cool in the hot weather➡️ metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/met-…
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Met Office
@metoffice
Jun 24
Hot and humid across much of the country under strong June sunshine this afternoon Warnings are in force with both amber and red extreme heat warnings in places ⚠️⚠️ Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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Greatest Hits Radio Manchester News
@GHRManchester
Jun 24
Stay safe and manage heat risks, NHS North West advises amid heatwave hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/…
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Met Office - NW England
@metofficeNWEng
Jun 21
Amber warning of extreme heat affecting North West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…
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North West Ambulance Service
@NWAmbulance
Jun 21
Happy Father's Day to all the dads and father figures across the North West 💚 Whether you're supporting your family, your community, or both, thank you for all that you do. We're also thinking of those who may find today difficult. 💛
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North West Ambulance Service
@NWAmbulance
Jun 20
Got a bit of spare time and a big heart? 💬💚 We're looking for volunteer chaplains to support our teams by offering a listening ear, guidance and compassionate support during difficult moments. Qualified people of all faiths and beliefs are welcome. nwas.goassemble.com/opportunities#…
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Meg Stephenson
@MEGZI83
Jun 15
Are you the guardian of a community defibrillator? This week marks @ResusCouncilUK #CheckYourDefib ⚡️Here’s my quick guide to the essential checks that help keep your defibrillator emergency ready for your community.
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Meg Stephenson
@MEGZI83
Jun 14
Proud to support today’s #DrowningPreventionWeek event in Glenridding alongside @CumbriaFire , @GLL_UK lifeguards and @WandFCouncil, raising awareness of water safety and the lifesaving importance of CPR. With rising water-related incidents and preventable deaths, events like
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North West Ambulance Service
@NWAmbulance
Jun 13
Congratulations to former Director of Quality, Improvement and Innovation, Maxine Power, on receiving a King’s Ambulance Medal (KAM) in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Maxine worked with us from 2017–2025 and her legacy continues to be felt across the organisation today.
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North West Ambulance Service
@NWAmbulance
Jun 12
Our Ambulance Awareness Day event is back in GM on Thursday, 25 June 2026!
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North West Ambulance Service
@NWAmbulance
Jun 12
This FREE event is designed for young people (14+) to learn more about the ambulance service, explore career opportunities, ask questions, and reduce any anxieties around the work we do.
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North West Ambulance Service
@NWAmbulance
Jun 12
It will be an engaging, interactive event with the opportunity to develop life-saving skills and learn more about careers in a fun and informative environment. Event details: Date: Thursday 25 June 2026 Time: 11:00–13:00 Location: The Lowry
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North West Ambulance Service
@NWAmbulance
Jun 11
Emergency Medical Technician Jonny is back with more water safety messages, and this time he's roped in fellow @RNLI volunteer Jack – hi Jack! 👋🌊 Together, they tackle some key water safety questions and share advice that could help save lives.
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