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Remembering Richard Youens

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance is saddened to learn of the passing of Life President Richard Youens at the age of 81.

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A team of critical care paramedics and doctors working on a patient on a stretcher in the back of the charity's helicopter

Our impact | September 2024

Monday, 14 October 2024

During September, the aircrew attended a total of 112 missions, with doctors on board for 72 of the missions.

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Team members from John O'Conner Abriculture outside Wiltshire Air Ambulance's airbase

Arboriculture company donate time

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance would like to thank John O’Conner Arboriculture for donating their hard work and time to cut back and clear trees at the airbase.

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Christmas tree and lights

Give the gift of critical care this Christmas

Thursday, 03 October 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charity is looking for your support to keep the critical care team saving lives this Christmas.

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The pathway to becoming a doctor

The pathway to becoming a doctor

Thursday, 03 October 2024

In 2024 Maria Smith became the first doctor fully employed by Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charity.

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Award-winning photography for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Award-winning photography for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Thursday, 03 October 2024

The images found in this article were taken by Sony ambassador Terry Donnelly, who was undertaking his third project with the charity.

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Two critical care paramedics, either side of a critical care doctor, walking towards a yellow and green helicopter

Our impact | August 2024

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

During August, the aircrew attended a total of 106 missions, with doctors on board for 69 of the missions.

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Channel 5 show to feature WAA

Thursday, 29 August 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will take centre stage on a new Channel 5 television programme.

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Auction house to hold Salisbury Valuation Day

Auction house to hold Salisbury Valuation Day

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will be teaming up with one of the South West's premier auctioneers of antiques & collector's items, Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd, and charity ambassador Paul Martin to host a Valuation Day in Salisbury next month.

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A pilot stood in front of the WAA helicopter with a suitcase and giant inflatable

2024 Summer Raffle winners announced

Monday, 12 August 2024

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2024 Summer Raffle.

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

How you can help us land

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

With Wiltshire Air Ambulance being busier than ever before, the chances of you seeing our helicopter and aircrew in action has never been greater.

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A critical care paramedic in flight looking over Wiltshire countryside

Our impact | July 2024

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

During July, the aircrew attended a total of 116 missions, with doctors on board for 100 of the missions.

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Upcoming Events
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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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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WAA 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.

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National Puzzle Day

WAA 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.

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WAA 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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2024 Christmas Raffle

Keep our charity in your hearts this Christmas

Our Christmas Raffle is here, giving you the chance to win up to £3,000 in time for Christmas.

Tickets cost £1 each and it takes less than a minute to play online.

Could you be our lucky winner?

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Wiltshire Air Ambulance landed at Royal Crescent, Bath at night, in front of a lit christmas tree