Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance marks 13 years of life-saving treatment

On Wednesday 1st July 2020, local charity Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) will mark 13 years of delivering life-saving treatment to the most critically ill and severely injured patients across the region in their hour of need.

Lions Clubs’ £160k boost for local air ambulances

Air ambulances across the British Isles will receive vital equipment in the battle against COVID-19 – thanks to a generous grant of £160,000 from the Lions Clubs International Foundation.

Number of pre-hospital blood transfusions increases during COVID-19 pandemic

Marking World Blood Donor Day today, Sunday 14th June, London’s Air Ambulance Charity has joined leading medical organisations to raise awareness of the importance of blood donation, showing how donating blood can save a life in London.

EAAA welcomes new Medical Director, Dr Victor Inyang, during one of its most challenging times

East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is pleased to be welcoming a new Medical Director to its executive team.

Heli Hero names added to new helicopter

More than 1,000 names have now been added to the underside of the new Cornwall Air Ambulance helicopter.

WELLBEING APP 87% AND AIR AMBULANCES UK MARK MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK WITH NEW COLLABORATION TO SUPPORT AIR AMBULANCE CHARITIES

Air Ambulances UK is today welcoming a £6m COVID-19 emergency Government funding grant to support the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities in the vital role they are playing in the frontline response to COVID-19, while also continuing lifesaving missions in the communities they serve across the UK.

Air Ambulances UK welcomes £6m in COVID-19 government funding to support air ambulance charities

Air Ambulances UK is today welcoming a £6m COVID-19 emergency Government funding grant to support the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities in the vital role they are playing in the frontline response to COVID-19, while also continuing lifesaving missions in the communities they serve across the UK.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance ready to treat and convey COVID-19 patients by air

Following new guidance, issued by Public Health England (PHE) a few days ago, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is now fully prepared and available to treat and convey patients by air, including those with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 illness.

Hereford County Hospital helipad is now open

Hereford County Hospital has opened its new, larger helipad thanks to the support of the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the country dedicated to funding hospital helipads.

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF CRITICAL CARE TEAMS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

With the current Coronavirus pandemic predicted to have a long-lasting impact upon health and care workers across the globe, the measures that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance put in place a year ago to support the mental health and wellbeing of their Critical Care Teams are as important as ever.