An island group has been recognised at a special awards ceremony for Scottish Ambulance Service staff in the North of Scotland.
Carloway First Responders -
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Carloway First Responders won the Team of the Year award in recognition of their dedication and commitment in serving the local community.
The team works closely with service staff in Stornoway and Barvas.
“As First Responders, the team provides an invaluable community service, responding quickly to 999 calls to provide early care while the ambulance is on its way.”
The Carloway team train regularly with the Barvas crew as well as people in the community who support them by acting as casualties and recently by bag packing to raise funds to pay for the mobile phones.
Island First Responders team win award
28 November 2014
They provide cover evening and night as well as weekends and public holidays.
Earlier this year they also received a grant from Horshader Community Development to buy training equipment.
Meanwhile, Malcolm Macleod, area service manager for the Western Isles was honoured for his 30 years service.
Donald John MacLean, ambulance technician, Barvas, received a pin for 10 years service.
Pictured are most of the team along with the service staff from Barvas.