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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

A headshot of Richard Youens stood outside

Remembering Richard Youens

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity 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 and Bath Air Ambulance Charity 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 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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What's coming up...
Valuation Day

Our event

Valuation Day

Saturday 27 September 2025

We're back with another Valuation Day, this time at our airbase!
CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Our event

CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Sunday 05 October 2025

CycleFest returns for 2025! Gear up for a family friendly day of cycling fun.
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Christmas Carols at Bath & Malmesbury Abbeys

Christmas Carols at Bath & Malmesbury Abbeys

Our ever-popular Christmas Carol Services return this December, with tickets on sale now. Will you join us?

Carols at Malmesbury Abbey: Wednesday 3 December 2025

Carols in the Abbey, Bath: Thursday 11 December 2025

Get in the festive spirit with our upcoming carol services, which will include carols sung by the Choir and the brilliant Chloe Jordan.

We will also have some festive readings from our critical care paramedics and ambassadors.

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