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Documentary following the life-saving work of Scotland's paramedics.

Capturing the unwavering dedication of Scotland’s real-life heroes. On the frontline with the Scottish Ambulance Service - a job with emotional lows and rewarding highs.

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Moyo Akande

Kate Ansell

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Paramedics respond to a serious mountain bike crash in the Borders.

Paramedics are called to a serious mountain bike crash in the Borders. They must treat the patient on a remote hillside before working out how to get her safely to hospital.

In this episode, a paramedic team are called to a dangerous mountain bike crash in the Borders. Mike and Christine fear their patient has suffered serious internal injuries, and must treat her on a remote hillside before working out how to safely transport her back to the ambulance.

In Ayr, a woman celebrating her 80th birthday has been vomiting for several hours. Concerned the symptoms look like sepsis, the crew need to get her to hospital as quickly as possible.

Further south in Stranraer, Tanya and Caron are called to a patient who is struggling with Covid. The region has been hit hard by the virus, and the crew must change into specialist PPE before they can enter the patient’s home.

In Edinburgh, Tom and Donna are called to a patient struggling with an extreme nosebleed, while in Glasgow, Karli and Craig attend the Euros 2020 fanzone in Glasgow Green, one of the first big gatherings after lockdown. Their patients include a youngster stung by a bee and a man who has choked on a piece of chicken.

In the ambulance control centre, call handler Sarah also has a choking patient, and her colleague Neil deals with a drunk woman who has suffered a head injury.

Paramedics on Scene: Series 3

A BBC TV channel for Scotland which will broadcast every evening and will show drama, factual, comedy and news programmes made in Scotland


Documentary series following the life-saving work of Scotland's paramedics.

Documentary series following the life-saving work of Scotland's paramedics as they respond to medical emergencies wherever they are needed.

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