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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

How Do You Become a Critical Care Paramedic?

How Do You Become a Critical Care Paramedic?

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

How to become a critical care paramedic is one of our most-asked questions on social media. During a recent visit for University of West of England first year paramedic students, it was also a key theme that our specialist critical care paramedic, Louise Cox, covered. Here's Louise's advice.

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Reining success for Charity Race Day for Bath’s Air Ambulance

Reining success for Charity Race Day for Bath’s Air Ambulance

Thursday, 06 August 2026

We recently hosted our second Charity Raceday at Bath Racecourse. With the sun shining and sell-out hospitality suite for our supporters, it was certainly a day to remember. Thanks to our everyone who came along on the day, sponsored the event or bought an incredible prize from the silent auction, we raised over £15,000!

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Five common myths about writing or updating your Will

Five common myths about writing or updating your Will

Monday, 03 August 2026

If you've been meaning to write a Will, or update one you made years ago, you're not alone. It's one of those jobs many of us know we should do, but often put off for another day. Whether it’s life being busy or thinking that it will be confusing and time-consuming, writing or updating a Will is often much simpler than people think. Here are five common myths that may be stopping you from taking that next step.

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Good Journeys: If life knocks you down, stand-up!

Good Journeys: If life knocks you down, stand-up!

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Our crew are there for people on the worst days of their lives. Despite that, ‘good journeys’ can be found all around us at the Charity. So, it will come as no surprise that previous patient, Klaire Alexander, was invited to share her story on the Good Journeys podcast with Ben Veal and Sarah Moon. Here’s her episode.

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Give your unwanted clothes a new purpose

Give your unwanted clothes a new purpose

Monday, 20 July 2026

Hosting a textile recycling bank is a simple way to support Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance while helping protect the environment by keeping unwanted textiles out of landfill. The funding helps keep our crew on call every day for up to 19 hours, responding to an average of three incidents every day.

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Paws charity dog show returns for a fun-filled day of family entertainment

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Dog lovers, families and supporters are invited to enjoy a pawsome day out at the Paws Charity Dog Show, taking place in the beautiful grounds of Rainscombe Park at Oare, near Marlborough.

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Our missions in 2026 so far

Our missions in 2026 so far

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Every mission represents someone whose life changed in an instant. Thanks to your support, we've already responded to 595 emergencies across Wiltshire and Bath in 2026, bringing hospital-level critical care to people when every second mattered.

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Record-breaking Middlewick Open Garden Raises Over £245,000 for Local Charities

Record-breaking Middlewick Open Garden Raises Over £245,000 for Local Charities

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

The 2026 Middlewick House Open Garden event has helped generate a record-breaking total of just over £245,000 for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

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You’re invited to Bath Charity Raceday at Bath Racecourse

You’re invited to Bath Charity Raceday at Bath Racecourse

Friday, 19 June 2026

Join Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity at our Bath Charity Raceday. Enjoy a great day out while supporting your local air ambulance and lifesaving care.

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Malmesbury League of Friends funds lifesaving education for every child in the town

Malmesbury League of Friends funds lifesaving education for every child in the town

Thursday, 11 June 2026

A £45,000 investment will bring Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity's Aware+ programme to schools across Malmesbury and surrounding villages, while further funding supports critical care equipment used by aircrew.

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We're Backing the Call For Safeguarded 24/7 Hospital Helipads

We're Backing the Call For Safeguarded 24/7 Hospital Helipads

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

New report highlights the importance of hospital helipad access for patients requiring specialist emergency care. Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is supporting a new national report calling for improved and consistent 24/7 on-site hospital helipad provision across the UK.

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Congratulations to our Spring Raffle winners

Congratulations to our Spring Raffle winners

Monday, 01 June 2026

We're delighted to share our Big Spring Raffle winners for 2026. Thank you to everyone who entered - together, you've raised over £43,500 for our lifesaving work.

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What's coming up...
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Our event

Summer at the Base

Saturday 22 August 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day out as Summer at the Base returns on Saturday 22 August, from 12–4pm!
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Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Take on the CycleFest Challenge!

Gear up for an unforgettable ride through the Wiltshire and Bath countryside before finishing back at the Castle Combe Circuit!

Whether you are riding with friends, a club or taking on your first long-distance challenge, this is your chance to set a goal, enjoy incredible scenery and support our lifesaving work!

Choose from a 40 mile or 65 mile route, before returning to a family fun day at the Castle Combe Circuit.

Riders who choose the discounted entry agree to pledge a minimum of £100 in fundraising, helping support our lifesaving work.

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