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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance aircraft with crew stepping in

Need for our charity is greater than ever before

Monday, 06 January 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity undertook a record number of missions during 2024, new statistics have revealed.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's new look helicopter on their helipad at night with the lights on

Stay safe this Christmas

Friday, 20 December 2024

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's pilots, paramedics and doctors will be on shift throughout the Christmas and New Year for those who need their expert care most.

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Yellow and green Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance critical care car at Sarum Avenue Christmas lights in Melksham

Congratulations to our Christmas Raffle winners

Thursday, 19 December 2024

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2024 Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Christmas Raffle.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's new look helicopter, back at it's airbase in Semington, with four members of the critical care team standing beside it

The return of our helicopter

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Here is Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity’s new-look helicopter.

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A Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity branded green and yellow BMW X5 parked outside a busy Bath Abbey with Christmas Market chalets

Our impact in November 2024

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

During November, our critical care team attended a total of 98 missions, with doctors on board for 57 of the missions (58%).

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity critical care paramedic Ben Abbott

A new name, the same expert critical care

Monday, 25 November 2024

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has been newly renamed and is now officially the air ambulance service for the city of Bath.

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Chief executive on name change

Chief executive on name change

Monday, 25 November 2024

The chief executive of the newly-renamed Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity says the change was needed to truly demonstrate the importance of the service to the city of Bath.

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Critical care from the heart of Bath

Critical care from the heart of Bath

Monday, 25 November 2024

Craig Wilkins is a critical care paramedic for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity – and has a particular reason to feel pride about the charity’s name change.

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A new look for the new name

A new look for the new name

Monday, 25 November 2024

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance has a new name, a new logo – and a new look for its helicopter and critical care cars.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's yellow and green critical care car

Our impact in October 2024

Friday, 01 November 2024

During October, our critical care team attended a total of 102 missions, with doctors on board for 61 of the missions (59.8%).

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Remembering Richard Youens

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is saddened to learn of the passing of Life President Richard Youens at the age of 81.

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A team of critical care paramedics and doctors working on a patient on a stretcher in the back of the charity's helicopter

Our impact | September 2024

Monday, 14 October 2024

During September, the aircrew attended a total of 112 missions, with doctors on board for 72 of the missions.

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What's coming up...
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Monday 20 January 2025

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

National Puzzle Day

Our event

National Puzzle Day

Wednesday 29 January 2025

National Puzzle Day is dedicated to the enjoyment and benefits of puzzles of all kinds. Our team love a Jigsaw Puzzle and we think many of you will too.

A pilot talking to a room full of people sat on chairs

Our event

Q's with the Crew

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Join us for this opportunity to ask all your burning Q’s to our crew
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 11 March 2025

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

A group of runners from the Bath Half marathon, posing with a mascot

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 16 March 2025

Race through the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath!
Fundraiser taking part in a skydive, wearing a Wiltshire Air Ambulance yellow t-shirt

Our event

Skydive

Sunday 13 April 2025

Get ready to experience a rush like no other as you take in fantastic views over Salisbury and beyond.

Car Boot Sale

Our event

Car Boot Sale

Saturday 26 April 2025

Join us at our very first fundraising Car Boot Sale on the front lawn at our airbase!
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 20 May 2025

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

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Join behind-the-scenes tours of our airbase, half-marathons, skydives, and more while making a difference in your community.

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