West Midlands Ambulance Service

Serving a population of 5.6 million people in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Coventry, Birmingham and the Black Country conurbation.

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    Keeping your cool

    When the weather heats up, there are health risks and more people than usual get seriously ill or die. There are lots of simple steps you can take to stay cool and safe during spells of hot weather.

  • Send our staff a thank you!

    Our staff definitely don’t do it for the thanks, but we understand just how much their work can mean to you in your moment of need. If you would like to send your thanks to any of our staff for their care and compassion towards you or a loved one, click here!

  • Do you know when to call 999?

    In a life-threatening emergency like a cardiac arrest, a traumatic injury, severe blood loss or chest pain, you should always call 999 to arrange help. Find out exactly what happens during a 999 call!

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