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For the second year in a row, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents across its region…
This winter Great Western Air Ambulance Charity will be called to help a child every day on average
Not many people will know that Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is called to help over six critically unwell or injured patients every day…
Anyone can help their workplace fund a lifesaving air ambulance mission
Local employees are encouraged to get their workplace involved in air ambulance charity’s Mission Maker Challenge. Three in four British businesses don’t give to charity,…
Air ambulance crew help save TV personality Mark Horton’s hand and livelihood
On 12 April 2025 Archaeologist Mark Horton, best known for presenting BBC’s Coast for 11 years, was carrying out routine maintenance on a yacht at…
Air Ambulance’s new paramedics share insight as Summer Raffle lifts off in Gloucestershire!
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is proud to launch its Summer Raffle, where the biggest win isn’t just for the lucky ticket holders. Every…
Local air ambulance charity called to almost 300 more people in record-breaking year
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in 2024. The specialist crew responded to 2,272 people in…
Vote for your air ambulance charity in the 2025 Smiley Charity Film Awards
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is calling for support from local communities to vote for former patient Simon Clark’s film in the Smiley Charity…
Inaugural golf day raises enough money for great Western Air Ambulance Charity to save four lives
On Friday 11 October, twelve local businesses came together at Minchinhampton Golf Course to support Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s (GWAAC) first corporate golf day…
Air Ambulance Charity sees 21% increase in call-outs in first six months of 2024
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in the first half of 2024. The specialist crew responded…
Local air ambulance responds to a record number of call-outs in Gloucestershire in 2023
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has announced that 2023 was its second busiest year on record and its busiest year ever for helping people…
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity celebrates outstanding achievement at the Air Ambulances UK 2023 Awards of Excellence
Air Ambulances UK hosted its 2023 Awards of Excellence last night and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is proud to announce that its wonderful…
7-day flight marathon to raise funds for local air ambulance charity
Gloucester-based Team Velocity will be joining 12 other teams from all over the world in a seven-day virtual flight marathon to raise vital funds for…
Go green to support Great Western Air Ambulance Charity during Air Ambulance Week 2023
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity is calling for people in its region of Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and…
GWAAC shortlisted for prestigious air ambulance awards
The annual Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence are just around the corner, and we’ve recently learned that we’ve been shortlisted in three categories: Trustee…
Saving Lives Together: St Philips and St James Church in Leckhampton installs new defibrillator for local community
Thanks to GWAAC volunteer Andy Beckett, St Philip and St James Church (Pip & Jim’s), and Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), residents of Leckhampton…
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