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A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Air Ambulances has revealed significant gaps in hospital helipad provision across the UK, prompting calls for guaranteed 24/7 on-site access at all Major Trauma Centres and specialist hospitals.
In focus:Air Ambulances
Here we share the incredible work of air ambulances from across the country, all charities reliant on fund raising to respond to emergencies when every second counts.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been awarded an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, the highest possible score from the independent regulator.
Air Ambulances UK has announced a new partnership with NHS Supply Chain, the organisation responsible for sourcing, delivering and supplying healthcare products, services and food to NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales.
Mark Jarman-Howe has recently stepped into the role of CEO at Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. Speaking to Deputy Editor, Lanna Deamer at The Emergency Services Show, he shares his plans to strengthen collaboration and innovation, and his vision for world-class pre-hospital emergency medicine across Essex and Hertfordshire.
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is celebrating 25 years since it was founded in 2000, a milestone that reflects more than 27,000 patients treated across the region thanks entirely to public support.
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has reached a major milestone by completing its 80,000th mission – more than any other air ambulance charity in the UK.
Air Ambulance Week 2025 is underway across the UK, shining a spotlight on the lifesaving work of the country’s air ambulance charities and the vital role the public plays in keeping them flying.
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance has announced the release of its first-ever bereavement focused patient film, Navigating Grief after Sudden and Traumatic Loss. This powerful resource delves into the complexities of grief through the lived experiences of two families supported by EHAAT’s dedicated Patient & Family Liaison Team.
Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes off across the UK from 9 – 15th September, with air ambulance charities delivering the vital message: “Today’s Supporter, Tomorrow’s Lifesaver.”
As children across the region prepare to head back to school next week, some will be facing the first term since significant loss. For children who have lost a loved one this summer, or grieving families dealing with the death of a child, gearing up to face the school gates after a bereavement can be a big moment.