Midlands Air Ambulance Charity reaches record 80,000th mission milestone

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has reached a major milestone by completing its 80,000^th mission – more than any other air ambulance charity in the UK.

Covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands, and Worcestershire, the charity operates three air ambulance helicopters and a fleet of critical care cars, providing rapid pre-hospital emergency care to those most in need across the six-county region.

The charity’s 80,000th mission was to a male from the West Midlands, who had sustained a traumatic leg injury whilst at work. The patient was given advanced treatment on scene by Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s critical care crew before being taken by air ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

“Reaching our 75,000th mission in February last year was a major milestone, and surpassing 80,000 so soon highlights the demand for our service.

“This achievement is a powerful reflection of the dedication shown by our crew and the wider emergency services response teams. We’re truly grateful to everyone who has played a part in helping us reach this milestone – who, at times, operate in challenging and dangerous environments to deliver critical care to those in urgent need.”

Rob Davies, Patient Liaison Lead and Critical Care Paramedic, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

This case is a powerful reminder of the region’s dependence on Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s vital services. Anyone, anywhere, at any time can experience a traumatic incident or medical emergency – whether at home, at work or out in the community.

Severe cases require rapid access to enhanced critical care services that go beyond what standard emergency response can provide. The ability to deliver advanced interventions at the scene can make a lifesaving difference, which is why services like Midlands Air Ambulance Charity are so vital in ensuring equitable access to specialist care, regardless of location or circumstance.

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The industry will once again be gathering at the NEC, Birmingham for The Emergency Services Show, co located with The Emergency Tech Show on 17-18 September, check out the full exhibitor list here. You can find Midlands Air Ambulance Charity in Hall 5, Stand D236.