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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Christmas tree and lights

Give the gift of critical care this Christmas

Thursday, 03 October 2024

Wiltshire and Bath 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 and Bath 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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A paramedic wearing an orange flight suit pointing, whilst sitting in a yellow car

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 helicopter taking off from a helipad in blue skies

How you can help us land and save a life

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

With Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity 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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What's coming up...
Bath Half Marathon

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 15 March 2026

Race through the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath in support of your local air ambulance.
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Our event

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Tuesday 17 February 2026

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

Our event

Summer Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Thursday 09 July 2026

Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the charity's airbase.

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Flight to Funding Competition

Flight to Funding Competition

Calling all young entrepreneurs!

Inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of Dragons’ Den, this exciting competition asks students to plan and pitch their own fundraising events in support of the Charity’s lifesaving work.

The winning student will then work alongside experienced mentors and the Charity team to turn their idea into reality.

Entries are open until 31 January 2026.

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