Last week our crew responded to 51 call-outs: Critical care car = 39 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 28 Trauma = 23 Bristol = 12 South Gloucestershire = 12 Gloucestershire = 12 North Somerset = 9 Wiltshire = 4 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

A big thanks to Cheltenham Cricket Club for providing Helimed 65 with a landing spot earlier this week as our crew treated a patient nearby. 💚💙 #ViewFromTheCrew 🚁🏏

In September, our crew responded to 174 critically ill or injured people across our region by helicopter or car. 🚁 This is only possible thanks to your continued support. Thank you. 💚💙

Last week our crew responded to 41 call-outs: Critical care car = 29 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 18 Trauma = 23 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 12 North Somerset = 2 B&NES = 5 Wiltshire = 5 Wales = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew captures Helimed 65 alongside its colleague from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity#ViewFromTheCrew Helimed 22, during a recent call-out. The patient required the skills of both our crews, before we flew them to Southmead in our helicopter. 🚁

🍽️ Lunch 🐕 Dog walk 🏖️ Weekend trip Life feels normal… until it isn’t. Take a look at six real examples that show how quickly ordinary days can turn into life-threatening emergencies: https://greatwesternairambulance.com/until-it-isnt/

It’s always a normal day… until it isn’t. Life-threatening emergencies don’t make appointments. They can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. These are just 6 examples that show how ordinary days can change. But unfortunately, there are many like these: greatwesternairambulance.com/until-it-isnt/

Last week our crew responded to 38 call-outs: Critical care car = 31 Helicopter = 7 Medical = 23 Trauma = 15 Bristol = 12 South Glos = 7 Gloucestershire = 8 North Somerset = 4 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 4 Wales = 1 Devon = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 33 call-outs: Critical care car = 26 Helicopter = 7 Medical = 18 Trauma = 15 Bristol = 7 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 11 North Somerset = 5 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 3 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 40 call-outs: Critical care car = 31 Helicopter = 9 Medical = 23 Trauma = 17 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 7 Gloucestershire = 9 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 4 Wales = 1 Somerset = 3 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 32 call-outs: Critical care car = 24 Helicopter = 8 Medical = 16 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 13 South Gloucestershire = 5 Gloucestershire = 7 North Somerset = 3 Wiltshire = 1 Wales = 3 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 42 call-outs: Critical care car = 27 Helicopter = 15 Medical = 20 Trauma = 22 Bristol = 14 South Glos = 5 Gloucestershire = 13 North Somerset = 3 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 2 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 39 call-outs: Critical care car = 24 Helicopter = 15 Medical = 23 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 9 South Glos = 5 Gloucestershire = 13 North Somerset = 3 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 4 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs: Critical care car = 32 Helicopter = 16 Medical = 21 Trauma = 27 Bristol = 12 South Glos = 6 Gloucestershire = 14 North Somerset = 8 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 4 Somerset = 3 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs: Critical care car = 38 Helicopter = 10 Medical = 27 Trauma = 21 Bristol = 18 South Glos = 5 Glos = 6 North Somerset = 8 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 4 Wales = 1 Somerset = 3 Herefordshire = 1 Our thoughts are with everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 50 call-outs: Critical care car = 39 Helicopter = 11 Medical = 25 Trauma = 25 Bristol = 20 South Glos = 8 Gloucestershire = 12 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 2 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs: Critical care car = 41 Helicopter = 7 Medical = 26 Trauma = 22 Bristol = 14 South Glos = 8 Gloucestershire = 14 North Somerset = 4 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 5 Somerset = 1 Herefordshire = 1 Our thoughts are with everyone involved. 💙💚

6️⃣ People a day. On average, we are called to six critically ill or injured patients every single day, but some days it can be many more. Your continued support helps us be there every day. 💚💙

Last week our crew responded to 44 call-outs: Critical care car = 33 Helicopter = 11 Medical = 20 Trauma = 24 Bristol = 15 South Glos = 5 Gloucestershire = 12 North Somerset = 5 B&NES = 4 Wiltshire = 1 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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. 💙💚

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: greatwesternairambulance.com/the-first-si...

Last week our crew responded to 37 call-outs: Critical care car = 25 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 17 Trauma = 20 Bristol = 12 South Glos = 5 Gloucestershire = 6 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 3 Wales = 2 Somerset = 1 Oxfordshire = 1 Our thoughts are with everyone involved. 💙💚

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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. 💙💚

We hope everyone stays safe in the heat over the next few days. ☀️🥵 Be sure to follow NHS advice and take all necessary precautions to protect yourself. 💚💙

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. 💙💚

Having joined GWAAC nearly a year ago, Trainee SPCC Waldo Zweep has around another year of training before becoming a fully qualified SPCC. 🩺 Waldo features in our summer raffle, highlighting the importance of training. 👋 Meet Waldo by reading his bio: greatwesternairambulance.com/meet-trainee...

Last week our crew responded to 41 call-outs: Critical care car = 29 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 28 Trauma = 13 Bristol = 10 South Glos = 3 Gloucestershire = 14 North Somerset = 5 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 4 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Today marks 17 years since our first ever flight. 🚁 On 3 June 2008 our helicopter attended it's first call-out, having previously operated purely by car. Since then, our crew have helped save many lives across the region and last year we were called to more people than ever before. 💚💙

Last week our crew responded to 44 call-outs: Critical care car = 28 Helicopter = 16 Medical = 21 Trauma = 23 Bristol = 16 South Glos = 4 Gloucestershire = 11 North Somerset = 8 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 3 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Enter the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity Summer Raffle for your chance to win a grand prize of £2,500! ☀️🚁 Each £1 ticket is a chance to win big – and a chance to help us save lives. 💚💙 To enter and for terms and conditions, click here! 👇 raffle.gwaac.com?affiliate=OTZ

Last week our crew responded to 41 call-outs: Critical care car = 29 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 17 Trauma = 24 Bristol = 8 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 14 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Three GWAAC doctors are leading a programme designed to improve access and support doctors who are considering a career in PHEM. 🩺🚁 Learn about 'Access to PHEM', and why it matters not only to us, but to patients across the country: greatwesternairambulance.com/access-to-ph...

Last week our crew responded to 45 call-outs: Critical care car = 32 Helicopter = 13 Medical = 25 Trauma = 20 Bristol = 13 South Glos = 4 Gloucestershire = 16 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 1 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 50 call-outs: Critical care car = 36 Helicopter = 14 Medical = 23 Trauma = 27 Bristol = 16 South Glos = 9 Gloucestershire = 12 North Somerset = 5 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 3 Wales = 2 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts are with everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 43 call-outs: Critical care car = 30 Helicopter = 13 Medical = 26 Trauma = 17 Bristol = 15 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 14 North Somerset = 4 Wiltshire = 1 Somerset = 3 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 42 call-outs: Critical care car = 30 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 21 Trauma = 21 Bristol = 9 South Glos = 4 Gloucestershire = 15 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 4 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 38 call-outs: Critical care car = 25 Helicopter = 13 Medical = 23 Trauma = 15 Bristol = 15 South Glos = 2 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 4 Wiltshire = 3 Wales = 1 Somerset = 3 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 46 call-outs: Critical care car = 30 Helicopter = 16 Medical = 24 Trauma = 22 Bristol = 21 South Gloucestershire = 3 Gloucestershire = 13 North Somerset = 4 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 43 call-outs: Critical care car = 27 Helicopter = 16 Medical = 27 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 13 South Glos = 6 Gloucestershire = 9 North Somerset = 4 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 4 Wales = 1 Somerset = 3 Our thoughts are with everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 43 call-outs: Critical care car = 34 Helicopter = 9 Medical = 29 Trauma = 14 Bristol = 15 South Gloucestershire = 5 Gloucestershire = 17 North Somerset = 2 B&NES = 2 Wales = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 56 call-outs: Critical care car = 40 Helicopter = 16 Medical = 30 Trauma = 26 Bristol = 21 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 17 North Somerset = 3 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 4 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 47 call-outs: Critical care car = 34 Helicopter = 13 Medical = 31 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 11 South Glos = 10 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 8 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 4 Oxfordshire = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 43 call-outs: Critical care car = 27 Helicopter = 16 Medical = 25 Trauma = 18 Bristol = 14 South Glos = 4 Gloucestershire = 8 North Somerset = 9 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 3 Wales = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts are with everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 49 call-outs: Critical care car = 36 Helicopter = 13 Medical = 18 Trauma = 31 Bristol = 12 South Glos = 9 Gloucestershire = 11 North Somerset = 8 B&NES = 4 Wales = 2 Somerset = 3 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

In 2024 our crew were dispatched to 2,272 missions, making last year our busiest ever. 🚁 On average, we were called to more than six people every day. We can only be there for the people that need us with your continuous support. 💚💙 Read more: greatwesternairambulance.com/2024-missions

Last week our crew responded to 39 call-outs: Critical care car = 32 Helicopter = 7 Medical = 23 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 14 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 8 North Somerset = 4 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 2 Somerset = 3 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 40 call-outs: Critical care car = 29 Helicopter = 11 Medical = 24 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 9 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 9 North Somerset = 7 B&NES = 3 Wales = 4 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 43 call-outs: Critical care car = 41 Helicopter = 2 Medical = 27 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 16 South Glos = 6 Gloucestershire = 15 North Somerset = 3 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

Last week our crew responded to 55 call-outs: Critical care car = 45 Helicopter = 10 Medical = 33 Trauma = 22 Bristol = 16 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 18 North Somerset = 5 B&NES = 4 Wiltshire = 2 Wales = 1 Somerset = 3 Our thoughts are with everyone involved. 💙💚