AIR AMBULANCES UK LAUNCHES THE IMPROVING OUTCOMES FUND TO ENHANCE PATIENT AND CREW SUPPORT

Air Ambulances UK is proud to launch the AAUK Improving Outcomes Fund, a dedicated initiative designed to support air ambulance patients, their loved ones, and the crews who respond to life-threatening emergencies.

The first of its kind fund, which has been funded by founding partners HCC Solicitors and Slater and Gordon Lawyers UK, aims to ensure that patients and crews receive the support they need following a serious incident. It will help air ambulance charities to provide vital aftercare services, improving long-term outcomes for those affected.

Air Ambulance charities will be able to apply for grants ranging from £5,000 to £25,000 to fund initiatives that improve patient outcomes and crew wellbeing. The fund will support:

  • Patient aftercare support services
  • Dedicated crew support services
  • Dedicated support spaces for patients and/or crews
  • Outdoor reflection spaces for patients and crews

Lindsay Boswell CBE, Interim CEO of Air Ambulances UK, said:
“The AAUK Improving Outcomes Fund is a crucial step forward in ensuring that those affected by traumatic incidents receive the ongoing support they need. Our partnership with HCC Solicitors and Slater and Gordon Lawyers UK reflects our shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and supporting the dedicated crews who provide lifesaving care. We look forward to seeing the real impact this fund will have across the air ambulance sector.”

Supporting the Sector with Expert Legal Partners

HCC Solicitors and Slater and Gordon Lawyers UK have committed to create this fund with Air Ambulances UK, which is a pioneering initiative to enable air ambulance patients and their loved ones to have access to advice from some of the UK’s leading experts post-admission to hospital. Both law firms are leading names nationally in serious injury work, supporting clients to rebuild their lives through care, treatment and rehabilitation after life-changing incidents.

Martin James, Director at HCC Solicitors, said:
“As a firm that supports individuals and families following serious injuries, we recognise the vital role air ambulances play in emergency care. We are proud to partner with Air Ambulances UK to help ensure patients and their loved ones have access to the support they need during their recovery journey.”

Joanna Mervyn, Head of Partnerships & Charities at HCC Solicitors, added:
“We are pleased to be working in partnership with Air Ambulances UK and their charity members to enhance support for both patients and air ambulance crews. This initiative will help make a real difference to those who need it most.”

Madelene Holdsworth, Managing Director – Specialist Legal Services at Slater and Gordon Lawyers UK said:

“Our serious injury team has a long track record in supporting individuals and their families following life-changing injury and we understand the importance of aftercare and the need for greater access to expert and bespoke support. Working alongside Air Ambulances UK, we are proud to have created this ‘first of its kind’ fund which will help to enable that. The Improving Outcomes Fund will support the lifesaving work of air ambulances across the UK in helping seriously injured people and their loved ones to access the medical assistance they need but also the advice they provide to enable injured peoples to rebuild their lives and look to the future.” 

Jamie McDonnell, Relationship Manager at Slater and Gordon Lawyers UK added

“As a firm who understands and supports the complex needs of those who have sustained a life changing injury or sadly bereaved due to a traumatic event, we are proud to partner with Air Ambulances UK to offer patients and families comprehensive access to legal experts at such a critical time in their lives. The lifesaving work of the air ambulance and those providing emergency care is crucial and the launch of the AAUK Improving Outcomes Fund enables all air ambulance charities to develop their own provisions to further support patients and their crews.”

For further details on the AAUK Improving Outcomes Fund please click here.

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