Under one roof: Bringing Dorset’s ambulance teams together

We hear from staff and leaders at South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust about the difference their new facilities make.

  • Ambulance

  • Finance

  • Delivery and performance

  • At South Western Ambulance Service’s new operating base in Dorset, bringing teams and services under one roof is transforming how crews start their shifts. Dedicated ambulance vehicle preparation teams clean, stock and prepare vehicles, saving around 20 minutes per shift and freeing up valuable time on the road.

  • We hear from staff and leaders about the difference the new facilities make: from better changing rooms and rest spaces to closer working relationships between frontline crews, leadership teams and community first responders.