Wilshire Air Ambulance

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance is a registered charity that delivers critical medical care by air and by land. The organization operates helicopter emergency medical services across Wiltshire and Bath. It also uses critical care cars to reach patients when the helicopter is not required. The crew includes specialist critical care paramedics who provide advanced treatment at the scene of an emergency.

The charity serves communities across Wiltshire and Bath. It responds to many types of emergencies. These include road traffic accidents and cardiac incidents. The team provides advanced medical care directly to patients in urgent need. The service aims to save lives across the region.

The organization does not receive government funding. It relies on voluntary donations from individuals and businesses. Local communities provide the support needed to keep the service running. The charity raises money through single donations, regular giving, payroll giving, and gifts in wills.

The charity hosts fundraising events throughout the year. Past and upcoming events include a Firewalk Challenge and a Night with a Pilot dinner. It also runs a lottery and a Christmas raffle. Volunteers give thousands of hours to help the charity with its work. The charity invites more people to join its volunteer team.

Corporate support plays an important role in funding the mission. The Business Club allows companies to partner with the charity. Education and community training are also part of the work. The charity provides free lifesaving training sessions in local towns. It teaches skills that help community members respond to medical emergencies.

The charity operates from its airbase. It maintains a mission map that shows recent callouts. Patient stories on the website show how the service has helped local people. The charity also runs a charity shop and an online shop. Aftercare support is available for those who have received treatment from the crew.

Services

• Helicopter emergency medical services
• Critical care cars
• Community lifesaving training
• Fundraising events
• Volunteer program
• Corporate partnerships
• Charity shop
• Online shop
• Lottery
• Aftercare support