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The air ambulance for Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset & surrounding areas. #GWAAC

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
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πŸ₯πŸ₯πŸ₯ Announcing our Heli Laughs headliner for 2025. We're thrilled to share that Angela Barnes will be headlining this year's Heli Laughs on Monday 21 July at Bristol Old Vic! πŸŽ™οΈ. Book your tickets NOW -
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
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It's certainly been beach weather recently. β˜€οΈπŸ–οΈ. This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken during a recent call-out to Weston-super-Mare as our crew responded to an incident. 🚁
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
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RT @swasFT: After starting his ambulance journey with Avon Ambulance Service, Tim has carried out various roles within #TeamSWASFT πŸš‘. Tim c….
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
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Happy #InternationalParamedicsDay! πŸ’šπŸ’™. At GWAAC, we're proud to work with exceptional land paramedics and have our own wonderful team of paramedics. 🩺. In honour of the day, we’re giving you an inside look at what it takes to become a Trainee SPCC:.
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
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Last week our crew responded to 42 call-outs:. Critical care car = 23.Helicopter = 19. Medical = 16.Trauma = 26. Bristol = 5.South Glos = 7.Gloucestershire = 12.North Somerset = 7.B&NES = 2.Wiltshire = 5.Somerset = 3.Dorset = 1. Our thoughts are with everyone involved. πŸ’™πŸ’š
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
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This week's #VeiwFromTheCrew was captured last month at John Radcliffe Hospital. πŸ₯🚁
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
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Today marks the NHS' 77th birthday! πŸŽ‚πŸ©Ί. At GWAAC, we work closely with the NHS every day and many members of our crew have roles within it too. Working with both paramedics and hospital teams, we are incredibly thankful for the NHS. πŸ’šπŸ’™
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
10 days
In the first half of 2025, demand for our service has remained higher than ever before. We were called to 1,181 people from January - June. This is an increase of 22 compared to the same period in 2024 – which was a record-breaking year. Find out more:.
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
12 days
Can anyone spot themselves amongst the #Glastonbury crowd? πŸ‘οΈπŸ”. Critical Care Doctor Mike captured these photos over the weekend when we attended a mission outside of our usual patch. 🚁. #GlastonburyFestival #Glasto #Glastonbury2025
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
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Last week our crew responded to 37 call-outs:. Critical care car = 25.Helicopter = 12. Medical = 17.Trauma = 20. Bristol = 12.South Glos = 5.Glos = 6.North Somerset = 6.B&NES = 1.Wiltshire = 3.Wales = 2.Somerset = 1.Oxfordshire = 1. Our thoughts are with everyone involved. πŸ’™πŸ’š
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
15 days
Helimed 65 captured earlier this month during a call-out in Coleford, #Gloucestershire. 🚁. #ViewFromTheCrew
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
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RT @AirAmbulancesUK: 🚁 Did you know?. Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (@GWAAC) began in 2007 from a single room at Bristol’s Central Am….
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
21 days
Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs:. Critical care car = 37.Helicopter = 11. Medical = 28.Trauma = 20. Bristol = 14.South Glos = 4.Gloucestershire = 11.North Somerset = 8.B&NES = 2.Wiltshire = 3.Wales = 2.Somerset = 4. Our thoughts are with everyone involved. πŸ’™πŸ’š
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
22 days
This week’s #ViewFromTheCrew gives a glimpse behind the scenes as our Critical Care Team tackles the summer heat. πŸšβ˜€οΈ. Helimed 65 doesn't have air con, so when it’s not flying during a heatwave our crew open every door to help keep it as cool as possible.
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
24 days
To avoid future disappointment, join our mailing list and get early access to our training days -
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
24 days
A few spaces remain!. Join us on Friday 18 July for our latest Clinical Outreach Day, focussing on trauma, at our Almondsbury base. 🩺. ⚠️ Spaces are already limited after being offered to our Clinical Engagement mailing list first. Register here -
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
25 days
We hope everyone stays safe in the heat over the next few days. β˜€οΈπŸ₯΅. Be sure to follow NHS advice and take all necessary precautions to protect yourself. πŸ’šπŸ’™
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
28 days
Last week our crew responded to 37 call-outs:. Critical care car = 30.Helicopter = 7. Medical = 26.Trauma = 11. Bristol = 9.South Glos = 5.Gloucestershire = 11.North Somerset = 3.B&NES = 3.Wiltshire = 2.Wales = 1.Somerset = 3. Our thoughts are with everyone involved. πŸ’™πŸ’š
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
29 days
Happy #FathersDay to all the dads! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ. Including James, our Trainee SPCC who recently became a dad himself, pictured here with baby Theo. πŸ‘Ά. We're also remembering the dads who are no longer with us and those spending today without their children. You're in our thoughts. πŸ’šπŸ’™
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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
30 days
Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay. 🩸. Every single day, the amazing volunteers at @FreewheelersEVS deliver fresh blood to us. This blood can be lifesaving for our patients. All of this is only possible thanks to people who donate blood. Your kindness saves lives, thank youπŸ’šπŸ’™
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