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All the latest news from Wiltshire Air Ambulance

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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A yellow and green Bell-429 helicopter coming in to land in a field.

Summer Raffle 2022 winners announced

Monday, 15 August 2022

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

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance paramedics and pilot with Swindon Town goalie Lewis in front of Wiltshire Air Ambulance's yellow and green helicopter

Swindon Town help to kit out WAA

Wednesday, 27 July 2022

Swindon Town Football Club are aiming to raise £12,000 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance to “kit out” our lifesaving aircrew.

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A photo of critical care paramedics and pilots in front of the Bell-429 helicopter on the helipad holding Platinum Jubilee award medals.

Recognition for our frontline staff

Thursday, 30 June 2022

To commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, members of frontline emergency service staff received medals, if they had completed five years’ service (as of 6 February 2022).

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The Bell-429 helicopter in flight at night with a bright white light at the front and a bright red light on the tail of the helicopter.

Laser attack aborts our lifesaving mission

Monday, 11 April 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance was subjected to a laser attack over Bath last night (Sunday 10 April 2022), which meant the helicopter was unable to land to treat a patient.

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A group photo of charity team members and two paramedics accepting the Pride of Wiltshire Award in 2022.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance receives prestigious award

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has received the prestigious Pride of Wiltshire award at the Wiltshire Life Awards.

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The yellow and green helicopter landed with its rotor blades turning on a hospital helipad on a grey day.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance completes helicopter review

Thursday, 03 March 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has decided to continue with its existing helicopter until at least 2025.

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A paramedic wearing an orange flight suit answering a phone call in the flight room. There is a reflection of the helicopter on the helipad in the window.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance reveals its lifesaving mission stats for 2021

Thursday, 06 January 2022

Wiltshire Air Ambulance undertook 1,104 missions in 2021 as the charity came through another difficult year on the front line.

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The yellow and green helicopter landed on the helipad against a blue sky with the rotor blades turning.

Virgin Red supports AA UK with donation scheme

Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Four new charities including Air Ambulances UK have been added to the rewards club, enabling members to donate Virgin Points to even more good causes Virgin Red, Virgin's new rewards club, has welcomed Air Ambulances UK to its Points for Good category.

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Upcoming Events
An aerial photo of the Bell-429 helicopter coming in to land at the charity's airbase.

WAA Event

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 25 September 2024

We will be holding our annual general meeting on Wednesday 25 September at our airbase.

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A Wiltshire Air Ambulance branded golf ball on the edge of a golf hole

WAA Event

Charity Golf Day

Thursday 26 September 2024

We are hosting a Charity Golf Day at the luxurious Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort on Thursday 26 September 2024.

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A photo of road bikes and cyclists at an event

WAA Event

CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Sunday 06 October 2024

Gear up for a family friendly day of cycling fun.

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Christmas tree with helicopter in the background

WAA Event

Christmas Market Day

Thursday 21 November 2024

Join us for our second Christmas Market. Returning after a successful first year, we will be holding a bigger and better festive themed evening.

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Black and white photo of family comforting each other with their backs to camera.

WAA Event

In Celebration of Life Service

Sunday 01 December 2024

Help keep the memory of your loved one flying at our in memory event.

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A group of runners from the Bath Half marathon, posing with a mascot

WAA Event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 16 March 2025

Race through the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath!

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Fundraiser taking part in a skydive, wearing a Wiltshire Air Ambulance yellow t-shirt

WAA 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.

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Twice the Christmas joy in 2024!

Christmas Carol Concerts

We are thrilled to be holding TWO Carol Concerts this year, taking place in Bath and Marlborough during December.

Our Carol Concerts sold out in 2022 and 2023, so make sure you secure your seat as soon as possible. Tickets are on general sale now, with prices from just £15 plus booking fee!

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Twice the Christmas joy in 2024!