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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Announcing our record-breaking air ambulance team taking on Bath Half for charity

Announcing our record-breaking air ambulance team taking on Bath Half for charity

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

As Bath’s official air ambulance, we’re excited to announce that we have officially filled all 60 spaces for the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday 15 March!

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HEMS Aviation Under Threat: How Laser and Drone Misuse Risks Lives in Wiltshire and Bath

HEMS Aviation Under Threat: How Laser and Drone Misuse Risks Lives in Wiltshire and Bath

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Our critical care paramedics and doctors are highly trained in critical care and deliver leading edge care in extreme, often life-threatening situations. But our ability to reach patients quickly and safely is increasingly being put at risk by a worrying rise in laser strikes and unauthorised drone activity targeting emergency medical helicopters.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity becomes a Resuscitation Council accredited course centre

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity becomes a Resuscitation Council accredited course centre

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

In December 2025, our Charity successfully organised and delivered our first Resuscitation Council UK, Advanced Life Support (ALS) Course. This is a fantastic achievement and one that has taken over 12 months of planning and organisation to attain.

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Flying over the finish line: supporting Bath’s official air ambulance through Bath Half Marathon

Flying over the finish line: supporting Bath’s official air ambulance through Bath Half Marathon

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Whether you’re joining us for Bath Half, or taking on your own fundraising challenge, we caught up with one of our half marathoners, Josh Dolman from Elevate Cloud, to hear his tips and inspiration.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Reveals Latest Mission Statisics

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity Reveals Latest Mission Statisics

Monday, 12 January 2026

From its airbase in Semington, the helicopter and critical care cars responded to an average of three incidents every day, delivering advanced medical care when every second counted. Speed is the Charity’s superpower, with the helicopter able to reach anywhere in Wiltshire and Bath within just 11 minutes.

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Hats off to Hilary, five years of fundraising for our lifesaving Charity

Hats off to Hilary, five years of fundraising for our lifesaving Charity

Friday, 09 January 2026

Hilary Fleming has worn a different hat every day for the past five years, a joyful challenge that has so far raised £5,000 to support our lifesaving work across Wiltshire and Bath. Support like hers helps us continue to be there for patients when every minute matters.

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Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity fundraiser completes 200km pilgrimage in memory of husband

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity fundraiser completes 200km pilgrimage in memory of husband

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Elaine Garcia turned to walking as a way of healing and focussing on what lies ahead after losing her mum and husband in 2025. Read her account of her pilgrimage of the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) in memory of her husband, Javi, whilst raising awareness and funds for our Charity.

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Our Critical Care Team are Ready to Respond over Festive Period

Our Critical Care Team are Ready to Respond over Festive Period

Monday, 22 December 2025

While many families across Wiltshire and Bath will be enjoying a well-earned break this Christmas, the critical care team at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity will be on shift, ready to respond whenever they are needed most.

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Congratulations to our Christmas Raffle winners

Congratulations to our Christmas Raffle winners

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

We're delighted to share our Big Christmas Raffle winners for 2025. Thank you to everyone who entered - together, you've raised £57,000 for our lifesaving work.

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Community funds new kit for the crew in The Big Give Christmas Challenge

Community funds new kit for the crew in The Big Give Christmas Challenge

Monday, 08 December 2025

Our community has once again shown incredible kindness and belief in our work. We are delighted to share that our Big Give Christmas Challenge target of £37,300 has not only been met, but exceeded, thanks to the generosity of more than 100 donors who came together to support our crew.

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Double Your Impact in December with Our Big Give Christmas Challenge

Double Your Impact in December with Our Big Give Christmas Challenge

Friday, 28 November 2025

For one week only, donations to Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity will be doubled to fund new, properly fitted uniforms for pilots, doctors and paramedics.

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Behind the Scenes: How Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Responds to Emergencies

Behind the Scenes: How Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Responds to Emergencies

Thursday, 20 November 2025

At Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity, every second counts. We sat down with our crew to answer some of the most common questions about how our air ambulance operates, giving you a closer look at the work that keeps our service flying.

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What's coming up...
Bath Half Marathon

Our event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 15 March 2026

Sold out! Every Bath Half place filled – thank you for going the distance for our Charity.
A group of people being shown screens in a flight room

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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

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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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Our annual mission stats for 2025

Our annual mission stats for 2025

Our crew were called to 1,159 missions over the past year – a reminder of the lifesaving difference made possible by public support. 

From our airbase in Semington, the helicopter and critical care cars responded to an average of three incidents every day, delivering advanced medical care when every second counted. Speed is the our superpower, with the helicopter able to reach anywhere in Wiltshire and Bath within just 11 minutes. 

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