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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

A critical care doctor in an air ambulance, looking out the window to see a rainbow

Increased demand for our lifesaving work during 2023

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance undertook 1,167 missions across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas in 2023, which represents a 10.6% increase on the previous year.

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A Christmas tree decorated in gold baubles located in the airbase reception with the helicopter landing in the background.

Are you our 2023 Christmas Raffle winner?

Friday, 22 December 2023

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2023 Christmas Raffle.

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A photoshopped photo of two paramedics and a pilot wearing christmas attire

We are here for you this Christmas

Thursday, 14 December 2023

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

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A paramedic wearing an orange flight suit walking towards a yellow and green helicopter

Helicopter suffers laser attack near Trowbridge

Monday, 11 December 2023

On the evening of Sunday 10 December 2023 our Bell 429 helicopter was subjected to a laser attack near to our airbase in Semington.

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A magical night in Bath

A magical night in Bath

Thursday, 07 December 2023

Thank you to everyone who played their part in making our Carols in the Abbey event such a huge success.

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5 pilots in flight suits, all trying to get in the cockpit of a helicopter

Our helicopter is back!

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

It's safe to say our pilots are excited to see the Bell 429 back!

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Dr Jono Holme delivering drugs to a patient in flight

A big thank you!

Monday, 04 December 2023

Thanks to your generosity we've completed the 2023 Big Give Christmas Challenge with a whole day to spare.

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Air Ambulances UK 2023 awards

Special recognition for Rob

Monday, 04 December 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance pilot Rob Collingwood, who sadly passed away earlier this year, has posthumously received a Special Recognition award at the Air Ambulances UK Annual Awards of Excellence.

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A photo of a lit candle with a small teddy bear sat next to it, wearing an orange flight suit, on a black background

Grief Awareness Week 2023 – 2-8 December

Saturday, 02 December 2023

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will always be there to support, aid and comfort families during bereavement and grief.

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What's coming up...
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.

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
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Twinkle + Give

Fund our work on Christmas Day and send a festive message to our crew.

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A Christmas tree lighting with orange air ambulance crew