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National week of action to help people #KnowExactlyWhere in an emergency with what3words

Air Ambulances UK is encouraging the public to download the free app, to help air ambulances find you in an emergency

AIR AMBULANCE KENT SURREY SUSSEX RAISES OVER £1M THROUGH CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY APPEAL

Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) today announces that it has raised more than £1m so far through its Coronavirus Emergency Appeal. This is just over a third of the total shortfall the charity was predicting due to the cancellation of major events and a decrease in fundraising income.

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.
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Devon Air Ambulance expands service to patients with two Critical Care Cars; Service purchases two Volvo XC90s

From 2 March, when poor weather or maintenance prevents Devon’s emergency aircraft from flying, two new Critical Care Cars mean our critical care teams can still provide specialist life-saving care by road. In the Autumn 2018 Budget, the…