Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity Funded by charitable donations GWAAC serves Bristol, Gloucestershire, Bath and beyond. We need to raise £4 million a year to keep flying.
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We receive no day to day funding from the Government or the National Lottery. That means we rely entirely on the generosity of you, the people we serve. We are one of few air ambulances to operate to the Gold Standard Critical Care model. Put simply we are a flying accident and emergency department flying the most highly trained doctors and paramedics to the scene.

Last week our crew responded to 38 call-outs:Critical care car = 29Helicopter = 9Medical = 22Trauma = 16Bristol = 11Sout...
15/06/2026

Last week our crew responded to 38 call-outs:

Critical care car = 29
Helicopter = 9

Medical = 22
Trauma = 16

Bristol = 11
South Gloucestershire = 8
Gloucestershire = 9
North Somerset = 8
Wales = 1
Somerset = 1

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Today we're celebrating and everyone who helps blood reach patients who need it! 🩸Our crew has carried blood on board ...
14/06/2026

Today we're celebrating and everyone who helps blood reach patients who need it! 🩸

Our crew has carried blood on board for ten years and last year administered blood transfusions to 39 patients.

None of this would be possible without blood donors. Thank you to everyone who gives blood and helps provide lifesaving treatment when it's needed most. 💚💙

Did you know that every day, incredible volunteer blood bikers help make this possible too? They deliver fresh blood to our airbase and collect any unused blood from the day before. 🏍️

Recently, a young film maker named Luther shadowed these amazing volunteers and explored the journey blood takes from donation to patient. You can watch his film here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-lJbkNSeO8&t=41s

Freewheelers EVS

This week's was taken last month by a combination of Pilot Dan and SPCC Jack. The photos were taken following a landin...
13/06/2026

This week's was taken last month by a combination of Pilot Dan and SPCC Jack. The photos were taken following a landing in Portishead. 🚁

13/06/2026

How do you explain what an air ambulance does to your little one?🧒

You may have seen that our flying doctors and specialist paramedics recently spent some time with Zog.

During the visit, our crew explained what we do in a way children can understand. 🚁

Find out more about the day Zog came to visit:

https://greatwesternairambulance.com/zog/

12/06/2026

The day Zog came to visit. 📖🚁

🎥 Go behind the scenes of Zog's visit to our airbase and hear from Zog illustrator as he meets our flying doctors and specialist paramedics.

From filming at the airbase to helping Zog perfect his landings, take a look at how the day came together.

Yesterday, more than 1,100 schools joined us for a special reading of Zog and the Flying Doctors by our very own flying doctors and specialist paramedics.

You can still watch the event and explore more content here:

https://greatwesternairambulance.com/zog/

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11/06/2026

Earlier this afternoon, more than 1,100 schools across the country tuned in to hear our crew tell the story of Zog and the flying doctors. 📖

But that's just part of the story.

You can now hear from our real life flying doctors and specialist paramedics, who have shared some advice for children about what it takes to work in an air ambulance crew and how they might one day follow in their footsteps.🩺

Find out more about the day Zog came to see us:

https://greatwesternairambulance.com/zog/

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Today is Zog Day!What happens when a famous flying dragon meets real flying doctors?Find out at 14:00, when our very own...
11/06/2026

Today is Zog Day!

What happens when a famous flying dragon meets real flying doctors?

Find out at 14:00, when our very own flying doctors and paramedics will join Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler and Zog himself as they read the beloved children's book 'Zog and the flying doctors'. 📖

Whether you're a school, a family or simply a fan of the much-loved dragon, we'd love you to join us online to watch.

Tune in here:

https://greatwesternairambulance.com/zog/

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Following a successful trial with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, three of our Specialist Paramedi...
10/06/2026

Following a successful trial with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, three of our Specialist Paramedics are part of a new way of working that is helping bring critical care forward to the very moment that some of the most urgent 999 calls are made.

Working from a Critical Care Desk in the 999 Control Room, they can:
🎧 Listen out for life-threatening incidents on live 999 calls
🗣️ Use their knowledge to provide immediate clinical advice to ambulance crews and 999 callers
🚑 Support decision-making on the most appropriate resources to send

The change is resulting in earlier specialist intervention for patients needing pre-hospital emergency care, and has only been possible with the support of all involved.

Find out more about how this change is helping our patients:

https://greatwesternairambulance.com/spccs-on-hems-desk/

09/06/2026

If you know Zog, you'll know that landing isn't always his strongest subject...

So when Zog visited our airbase recently, our Base Pilot Dan couldn't resist sharing a few pointers!

On Thursday, you can see our very own flying doctors and specialist paramedics read 'Zog and the Flying Doctors' alongside children's author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.

Find out more and register for the Zog Day virtual event here:

https://greatwesternairambulance.com/zog/

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We're excited to share that we'll be returning to the Bristol Old Vic for another night of laughter on Thursday 3 Septem...
08/06/2026

We're excited to share that we'll be returning to the Bristol Old Vic for another night of laughter on Thursday 3 September! 😆

Our annual flagship comedy night, Heli Laughs, is back for it's sixth year. This isn't just a night of entertainment, it also helps save lives, having raised over £67,000 and counting for our vital work since it's launch. 💚💙

Tickets start from just £25 and we can't wait to see you there!

Find out more and book your spot:

https://greatwesternairambulance.com/heli-laughs/

Address

County Gates, 3rd Floor, Ashton Road
Bristol
BS32JH

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2am
Tuesday 7am - 2am
Wednesday 7am - 2am
Thursday 7am - 2am
Friday 7am - 2am
Saturday 7am - 2am
Sunday 7am - 2am

Telephone

+443034444999

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