Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Last week our crew responded to 42 call-outs:

Critical care car = 36
Helicopter = 6

Medical = 30
Trauma = 12

Bristol = 10
South Gloucestershire = 6
Gloucestershire = 13
North Somerset = 10
B&NES = 1
Wiltshire = 1
Wales = 1

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

A rather muddy #ViewFromTheCrew, taken recently by both Pilot Dan and Trainee SPCC Waldo. 🚁

In January, our crew responded to 215 critically ill or injured people across our region by helicopter or car. 🚁

Friday 16 January was our busiest ever day — seeing us called to 16 missions in just one day.

This is only possible thanks to your continued support.

Thank you. 💚💙

Last week our crew responded to 57 call-outs:

Critical care car = 47
Helicopter = 10

Medical = 30
Trauma = 27

Bristol = 13
South Gloucestershire = 10
Gloucestershire = 18
North Somerset = 8
Wiltshire = 5
Wales = 1
Somerset = 2

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Captured recently by Trainee Critical Care Doctor Celestine.

#ViewFromTheCrew

Last week our crew responded to 39 call-outs:

Critical care car = 31
Helicopter = 8

Medical = 19
Trauma = 20

Bristol = 10
South Gloucestershire = 6
Gloucestershire = 10
Bath and North East Somerset = 3
Wiltshire = 5
Wales = 1
Somerset = 4

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Helimed 65 captured at Great Western Hospital in Swindon recently by Pilot Dan. 🚁🏥

#ViewFromTheCrew 📷

Last week our crew responded to 52 call-outs:

Critical care car = 43
Helicopter = 9

Medical = 32
Trauma = 20

Bristol = 13
South Glos = 12
Gloucestershire = 10
North Somerset = 7
B&NES = 2
Wiltshire = 3
Wales = 1
Somerset = 3
Herefordshire = 1

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

🎥 This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was captured from on board Helimed 65 by Trainee SPCC Waldo.

He recorded as we took off from Southmead Hospital to return to our base. 🏥🚁

Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs:

Critical care car = 37
Helicopter = 11

Medical = 28
Trauma = 20

Bristol = 20
South Gloucestershire = 6
Gloucestershire = 8
North Somerset = 6
B&NES = 3
Wiltshire = 3
Somerset = 2

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

These photos of Helimed 65 taking off from a recent call-out were taken by Trainee SPCC Waldo. 🚁

#ViewFromTheCrew

Image courtesy of Callum Goodwin

In 2025, our Critical Care Team was called to a record-breaking 2️⃣,3️⃣4️⃣4️⃣ people — our second consecutive record year.

That's more missions. More lives saved. More people relying on us when it matters most.

Your support is becoming more important every day. 🚁

Thank you. 💚💙

Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs:

Critical care car = 38
Helicopter = 10

Medical = 30
Trauma = 18

Bristol = 16
South Gloucestershire = 5
Gloucestershire = 17
North Somerset = 4
B&NES = 1
Wiltshire = 2
Somerset = 3

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken on Wednesday by SPCC James Yates. 📷

He took these photos during Helimed 65's final flight of 2025. 🚁

New year, same mission 🚁

Our crew are getting ready to start 2026, preparing to respond to anyone in our region facing a life-threatening illness or injury.

With each year getting busier, your ongoing support helps us be there for as many patients as possible, when they need us most.

Thank you💚💙

From everyone at Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, Happy New Year!

Happy #NewYear! 🥳🎆🎉

However you're welcoming in 2026 this evening, we hope you have a wonderful night and a safe and fantastic start to the new year! 💚💙

📷 Graeme Bird

Last week our crew responded to 39 call-outs:

Critical care car = 30
Helicopter = 9

Medical = 22
Trauma = 17

Bristol = 6
South Gloucestershire = 11
Gloucestershire = 9
North Somerset = 8
Bath and North East Somerset = 3
Wiltshire = 2

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

This #ViewFromTheCrew was captured by Trainee SPCC Waldo earlier this month at Southmead Hospital. 🌈🏥

Wishing all of our wonderful supporters a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅

From all of us at GWAAC, we hope you have a lovely day. 💚💙

Our crew will be on duty as usual today, responding to the most serious 999 calls across our region. 🚁

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎅🎄

Here's a message from our crew who are on shift today. SPCC Waldo, Critical Care Doctor Andrew and Pilot Rich. 💚💙

We're sensing a little envy from the big man before he heads out on his shift... 🎅

We know what we'd rather be flying... 🚁🆚🦌

During the festive period, our crew will be operating as usual every day — from 07:00 to 01:00, providing critical care to those who need us across the region. 🚁

These incredible photos of the Severn Bridge were taken from on board Helimed 65 last weekend by SPCC Matt. 🚁☁️

#ViewFromTheCrew

Last week our crew responded to 44 call-outs:

Critical care car = 31
Helicopter = 13

Medical = 30
Trauma = 14

Bristol = 9
South Gloucestershire = 9
Gloucestershire = 13
North Somerset = 3
B&NES = 7
Wiltshire = 1
Wales = 2

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

A special #ViewFromTheCrew, taken recently by SPCC Fleur.

She captured the Clifton Suspension Bridge from the cockpit of Helimed 65. 🚁

In November our crew were called to 30 teenagers, children and babies, an average of one a day. 👶

That’s 30 families who were given the best chance to stay together this winter. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❄️

Can you help us be there for the next child this winter?

https://greatwesternairambulance.com/appeal/

📷 Simulation

Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs:

Critical care car = 36
Helicopter = 12

Medical = 28
Trauma = 20

Bristol = 9
South Gloucestershire = 12
Gloucestershire = 21
North Somerset = 2
Bath and North East Somerset = 3
Somerset = 1

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken by Critical Care Doctor Mike, who recently captured one of our critical care cars outside St. John Baptist Church in Cirencester town centre. 🎄

Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs:

Critical care car = 41
Helicopter = 7

Medical = 23
Trauma = 25

Bristol = 13
South Gloucestershire = 5
Gloucestershire = 15
North Somerset = 6
B&NES = 4
Wiltshire = 2
Wales = 2
Somerset = 1

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew pictures Helimed 65 in the Mendip Hills recently. 🚁

The photos were provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Emergency Care Assistant Lara and our new Base Pilot — who we'll be introducing to you all very soon. 📷