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Nicola Cooper teaching CPR at Magpas Air Ambulance
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International Women’s Day: Magpas Air Ambulance addresses CPR inequalities

Bystander CPR can double a person’s chances of survival if they suffer a cardiac arrest. However, in recent years studies have revealed a worrying picture: In the event of an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, women are less likely to receive…
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Air Ambulances UK celebrates the contributions of women in the sector this International Women’s Day.

As International Women’s Day approaches this Friday, Air Ambulances UK is proud to announce a week-long celebration dedicated to honouring the remarkable contributions of women in our sector. Throughout the week leading up to March 8th, we…
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Cornwall Air Ambulance – Blue light festival ‘Helifest’ comes to new venue for 2024

Get ready for a revamped Helifest, the big one-day blue light festival brought to you by Cornwall Air Ambulance. The fun-filled family day is taking place on Saturday 6th July 2024 at a new venue, Scorrier House near Redruth, and will again…
HIOWAA HELP Appeal

HELP Appeal funds new emergency response vehicle for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) has added a new emergency response vehicle to its fleet of cars, thanks to a donation of more than £37,000 from the HELP Appeal.    The HELP Appeal is the only charity in the…
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DEREK REDMOND JOINS AIR AMBULANCES UK AS AMBASSADOR

Air Ambulances UK is thrilled to announce the appointment of Derek Redmond, one of Britain's most iconic athletes, as an Ambassador. Derek's remarkable career and inspirational journey make him a powerful advocate for raising awareness and supporting…
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The Cornwall Air Ambulance ‘Alternative Triathlon’ returns for 2024

Are you ready for the Cornwall Air Ambulance Alternative Triathlon? The Swim-SUP-Run Challenge is back for 2024, in their #Heli2 appeal year.   The fundraising event will take place at Siblyback Lake in Liskeard, with over 100…
MAAC - National Legacy Giving Awards 2024

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Makes Finalist Shortlist for National Legacy Giving Awards 2024

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s legacy giving team has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Free Will Service category of the upcoming National Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2024. The pre-hospital emergency service has a small,…
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Pete Wishart was successfully elected as the new Chair of the APPGAA

Air Ambulances UK is delighted to share a significant update from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Air Ambulances (APPGAA). Following the resignation of former Chair, Robert Courts MP, due to the appointment of Solicitor General for…
DAA 200th Community Landing Site

Devon Air Ambulance 200th Community landing site now operational

Devon Air Ambulance’s (DAA) Community Landing Site Network has achieved a major milestone launching its 200th Community Landing Site at Tews Lane Playing Field, Fremington.     DAA’s extensive network of 200 surveyed landing…
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Launches Bike4Life Ride Out & Festival 2024

Tickets for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s popular Bike4Life Ride Out & Festival, taking place on Sunday 28th April, are now on sale, with more than 600 places sold in the first 24 hours. Thousands of people from across the region…