A cardiac arrest is when someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, and their breathing is abnormal or has stopped.

Knowing how to perform #CPR and use a #defib could one day save a life.

👉 Learn or refresh your skills today: bit.ly/46LqLhp

Did you know that 9 out of 10 people will survive bowel cancer if it’s found and treated early?

If you live in Wales and aged between 51 and 74, you will be invited to take the test every two years. Read more here: bit.ly/44cMajL

Public Health Wales Bowel Cancer UK

A bowel screening Wales test kit is currently offered to men and women who are resident in Wales aged between 51 and 74 years old.

A bowel screening Wales test kit will be sent through the post. Screening detects bowel cancer at an early stage.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

This week's #ThankYouThursday goes out to two paramedics Welsh Ambulance in North Wales.

They are thanked for their 'first class service and care' and praised as a credit to themselves and the ambulance service.

#RemarkablePeople #TeamWAST

⏰In a cardiac arrest, seconds count.

❤️The @GoodSAMapp network of responders provide basic life support to those nearby suffering a cardiac arrest while an ambulance is on route.

Download the app and sign up today: bit.ly/3Tk8vp3

It's always wise to be prepared for a minor illness or injury.

The best way to do this is to keep a well-stocked first aid kit at home, keep on top of medication, and look after your health with a good diet and exercise.

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Tell us why you follow us, what you think about our social media posts and what you want to see more or less of in the future.

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Laura Livall, a Duty Control Manager based in Cwmbran is taking on a 26-mile hike and skydive in memory of her ‘super gran’ Jean Charles.

Laura, who has worked for the Trust for 17 years will be fundraising for the Alzheimer's Society 🔗bit.ly/43XxAML

Planned industrial action by junior doctors, consultants and specialist doctors is suspended.🏥

This is while the BMA Wales’s three national committees have agreed to formal pay negotiations.

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#HelpUsHelpYou by checking your prescription medication and planning ahead 💊

To find your nearest pharmacy and its opening hours, head to 111.wales.nhs.uk

We are recruiting Volunteer Car Service Drivers to support patients with cancers across #Wales . You could make a real difference by giving your spare time to transport people living with cancer to and from their medical appointments. 🔗 tinyurl.com/49sdjv78

⚡ We are moving closer to using drones to fly defibrillators to patients.

We have partnered with the University of Warwick and SkyBound Rescuer to explore whether drone-delivered defibrillators could make a difference to someone in cardiac arrest. 🔗tinyurl.com/4w3zrs8y

#Measles can be a serious illness for children that can be prevented by a highly effective and safe vaccine. 👧👱👇

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The Circuit is the key to making sure that whenever and wherever a cardiac arrest happens, the people on the scene can get to the nearest working defibrillator quickly.

Help save lives by making sure your #defib is registered: bit.ly/3YDotxx

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❗️ A Business Continuity Incident has been declared at Morriston Hospital due to extreme pressure.

🌻 Spring into action this month and support Welsh Blood 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 by encouraging friends and family to start giving blood

🔁 By sharing this post you could make a lifesaving difference to patients in need

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Today's #ThankYouThursday goes out to an #EmergencyMedicalServices Team Welsh Ambulance

They are thanked for their kindness, care and reassurance while responding to a fall in the #Rhondda , and praised as 'a real credit to the service'.

#TeamWAST

Chain of survival in action! Well done to all the bystanders who came to help, the amazing 999 call takers, Achub Bywyd Cymru / Save a Life Cymru for the work on public access defibs and Welsh Ambulance Betsi Cadwaladr takes a team to do this