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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Yellow and green Wiltshire Air Ambulance helicopter landed in a field with white horse in the background

Read Lift Off 2023 online today

Thursday, 16 February 2023

Take a look at our latest Lift Off Magazine to find out more about Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Other ways to donate with Amazon Smile Ending

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The popular Amazon Smile donation scheme will conclude on 20 February.

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Three paramedics walking towards the helicopter which has landed on a hospital helipad.

Another busy year for our aircrew

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

The year 2022 proved to be another busy one for Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s aircrew, who undertook 1,061 missions across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas.

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The WAA charity shop window with new vinyl sticker.

Charity Shop gets a fresh new look

Thursday, 12 January 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Charity Shop in Devizes is set to re-open on Tuesday 17 January after a much-needed makeover.

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A photograph of the yellow and green helicopter landed in a snowy field with trees in the background.

Well done to our 2022 Christmas Raffle winners

Thursday, 22 December 2022

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2022 Christmas Raffle.

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A paramedic who is being handed a delivery box of blood products from a biker wearing a high vis jacket and a helmet.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance increase bloods carried for lifesaving missions

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has increased the number of red blood cell units carried on board its aircraft and critical care cars, meaning the charity can provide a level of care comparable with local hospitals.

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A doctor wearing an orange flight suit restocking a kit bag in the back of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance helicopter.

Meet our flying doctors

Monday, 31 October 2022

It has been a year since we enhanced our clinical delivery by increasing the number of pre-hospital consultant (doctors) shifts on the Wiltshire Air Ambulance aircrew rotas.

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Aircrew trial MOSAIC system for RRV missions

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance are excited to be working in partnership with the Airbox Systems to trial MOSAIC for the charity’s two Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVs).

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Three paramedics delivering Emergency Awareness Training in a blow up gazebo with members of the public using mannequins.

Restart A Heart Day lands at Swindon Town

Tuesday, 11 October 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will be offering Swindon Town supporters training in CPR and defibrillator use at Saturday’s home game with Colchester United.

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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

This event is now sold out
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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Need for our charity is greater than ever

Our vital critical care team undertook a record number of missions during 2024, new statistics have revealed.

Read our 2024 statistics
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance aircraft with crew stepping in