Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is set to launch the UK’s most advanced helicopter air ambulance of its type. The new Airbus H145 D3 is currently in production and will receive its customised aeromedical fit-out, along with some modification, before being ready for operational service with SCAA later this year. The state-of-the-art twin-engine, five-rotor, aircraft […]
A busy year resulted in Cornwall Air Ambulance being tasked to 1,064 missions during 2024. New figures released by the charity show 445 of the incidents were trauma-related, 327 were to help people who had suffered medical emergencies and 274 were in response to cardiac arrests. The crew also carried out 18 inter-hospital transfers. […]
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has launched a feasibility study to assess whether performing a minimally invasive blood test at scene for patients with a suspected head injury can help determine if they are suffering from bleeding in the brain. The ‘BRAIN-FIRST’ study is a UK-first and will assess the feasibility and accuracy of Helicopter Emergency […]
`Air Ambulance’ , an exclusive new documentary on BBC Radio 4 takes listeners closer than ever before to the vital lifesaving work of our crews as they respond to incidents across the South East of England. With unique unprecedented access and thanks to a suite of carefully tailored microphones, you can hear first-hand how the crew […]
Air Ambulances UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Boswell CBE as Interim CEO. The appointment follows a thorough selection process to identify a leader with the vision and expertise to drive the charity forward in its mission to support air ambulance charities across the UK. Lindsay brings a wealth of experience and […]
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in 2024. The specialist crew responded to 2,272 people in urgent need of critical care — an increase of around 15% compared to 2023. Since the charity incepted in 2007, incident numbers have been steadily increasing and the demand for […]
Cornwall Air Ambulance’s Vice-President, Barbara Sharples, has been awarded a prestigious MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) following her outstanding service within the charity sector over many years. Barbara, who initially served as a trustee for Cornwall Air Ambulance from 2017, was then appointed the Chair of the New Heli Appeal […]
Teams across global employment law and HR consultancy Peninsula Group’s UK offices cycled non-stop for 24 hours. The epic challenge raised more than £7,000 for three leading UK charities: Air Ambulances UK, DEBRA UK, and Together for Short Lives. The event saw teams from its 11 offices around the world compete to top the leaderboard, […]
Air Ambulances UK is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Awards of Excellence, sponsored by Kwik Fit and hosted by Air Ambulances UK ambassador Charlotte Hawkins at the Coventry Building Society Arena. This annual event celebrates the remarkable achievements and dedication of those who bring their specialist lifesaving skills to the air ambulance […]
A Norfolk woman who suffered a life-threatening medical emergency earlier this year, is sharing her story to raise awareness of the charity which helped to save her life. Ruth Baron, age 53, who lives near Downham Market in Norfolk, was attended by East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) when she suffered a cardiac arrest at home […]
