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Yellow and green helicopter landed at Salisbury District Hospital helipad launch with crew walking towards camera

New helipad launches at Salisbury District Hospital

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has become the first air ambulance to land at Salisbury District Hospital’s newly upgraded helipad.

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WAA helicopter on the charity's helipad under a rainbow

Our impact | March 2024

Friday, 12 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has experienced its busiest ever start to a year, being called to 329 missions in the first three months of 2024.

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A mock up of an impact report magazine

2023 Impact Report

Thursday, 04 April 2024

The year 2023 was another busy one for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, not just from an operational point of view with missions, but also in terms of the demands placed on our charity team, who are tasked with achieving the yearly fundraising goal to keep our helicopter flying.

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Visitors at WAA airbase viewing the helicopter taking off

Another sell out Brew with the Crew event with Air Ambulance crew

Wednesday, 03 April 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s Easter Brew with the Crew event proved a massive success, with a sell-out crowd in attendance.

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Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Bradford on Avon businesses work together to support us

Tuesday, 02 April 2024

When Hitachi Information Control Systems (based in Bradford on Avon) embarked on raising funds by having a charity raffle for their Christmas party last year, they were bowled over when other local businesses got on board, not just to donate prizes but also adding much needed funds to the pot!

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance's yellow and green BMW critical care car parked at the Royal Crescent in Bath

Our impact | February 2024

Thursday, 21 March 2024

February was another busy month for our aircrew, with a total of 97 missions taking place. This equates to an average of three missions a day, including the additional leap year day.

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Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Local accountants joining WAA Snowdon Trek

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

A team of nine from local accountancy firm Gooding Accounts will scale Wales’ highest peak this summer with the aim of raising at least £2,000 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Front view of the WAA helicopter at night with stars in the background

Our impact | January 2024

Monday, 19 February 2024

The charity experienced its busiest January since records began, as our crew were called out to 118 missions across Wiltshire, Bath and surrounding areas.

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An aerial view of the WAA helicopter on a lit helipad at the charity's airbase

Read our latest Lift Off magazine online today

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Take a look at the digital version of our latest Lift Off Magazine to find out more about Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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Upcoming Events
Pilot talking to 3 supporters in a room overlooking the Wiltshire Air Ambulance helicopter and helipad

WAA Event

Brew with the Crew for Air Ambulance Week

Monday 09 September 2024

Enjoy a brew with our pilots, doctors and paramedics at our Airbase in Semington.

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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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Join us for Air Ambulance Week!

9-15 September

We have a range of events and activities to mark this special yearly event, and across the week key buildings across Wiltshire and Bath will be lighting up to show their support!

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An aerial photo of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance airbase featuring the Bell-429 helicopter landing on its helipad.