Tonight is the #AAUKAwards! We are shortlisted in three different categories: 🏆 Special Incident of the Year alongside @WiltsAirAmbu and @HIOWAA 🏆 Charity Supporter of the Year - The Polledri Family and Lisa Mazzotta 🏆 Trustee of the Year - Robin Jaques Wish us luck! 🍀

If you're heading to #BathChristmasMarket today, come and say hello! We'll be here all day answering questions about our work and having all sorts of fun. #BathAtChristmas 🎄

Fancy doing something festive this weekend? 🎄🎅 Supporters across our region are getting in the Christmas spirit by lighting their houses up, whilst fundraising for their local air ambulance charity in the process. Find your closest light display here: greatwesternairambulance.com/festive-fun-fo…

We had a Claus encounter with a fellow aircraft today! 🎅🦌 They seemed to be in quite a hurry. 🤔

Merry Christmas from everyone at Great Western Air Ambulance Charity! 🎄🎅🎁 As always, members of our crew are on shift today ready to help anyone in the region who needs them. Specialist Paramedics in Critical Care, Jack and Callum, are two of the Christmas day crew!

Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Critical Care, Vicki Brown has just added to her long list of accolades. She is one of four clinicians from England and Wales recognised in the King's Ambulance Service Medals, in the 2024 New Year Honours. greatwesternairambulance.com/vicki-brown-re…

Over the #12DaysOfChristmas, we are reflecting on our 2023. On day 12, we are spotlighting some of our wonderful fundraisers and their incredible achievements that have helped keep us flying. Read our latest blog post to find out more: greatwesternairambulance.com/2023-fundraise…

In 2023, we were called to 1️⃣,9️⃣7️⃣9️⃣ incidents. 2024 is set to be just as busy too. We have had the busiest start to a year on record, attending 90 missions in the first two weeks of January. None of this would be possible without your donations and support, thank you.💚💙

Will you Dare The Drop? We're excited to announce that on Sunday 5 May, we are hosting an abseil at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol! The roof will be open and our abseilers will be descending towards the pitch from the Dolman Stand. Book your place: greatwesternairambulance.com/dare-the-drop

A gift in your will means our crew are supported for years to come, as they develop and innovate, giving the best care to patients. We work with Octopus Legacy to offer you the chance of writing your own will for free. Learn more about gifts in wills: greatwesternairambulance.com/support-us/lea…

Seeing as it's #LeapDay... Why not take the leap and sign up for our skydive on 27 April? 🪂 Find out more and take part: greatwesternairambulance.com/support-us/eve…

To mark #InternationalWomensDay we spoke to our very own Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care (SPCC) Fleur about her career journey. Fleur offers insight into the life of an SPCC and offers advice to women looking to progress in PHEM. #IWD2024 youtu.be/g9rXMZVJDmE

Thank you to BBC Gloucestershire for coming to see us at our Great Western Hearts CPR session at @CTFCOfficial this week. Joe Selwood spoke with SPCC Callum and Ann, who Callum attended just four weeks ago after a cardiac arrest. The interview aired on nicky price's show earlier.

In 2019, Simon was involved in a road traffic collision in Cirencester. We travelled to Simon in a critical care car. SPCC Pete described Simon as "one of the most broken people I've ever seen". 🤕 Our latest film tells Simon's story. 🎥 Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=NB5zVu…

Watch BBC Points West at 18:30 tonight and you should see us! 📺 Andy Howard has been speaking with Simon, star of our recent film. Simon was involved in a road traffic collision in 2019, requiring the skills of our crew. He's since achieved great things, with more planned.

Join us tonight when we meet Simon who's life was saved by the amazing Great Western Air Ambulance Charity and now he wants to raise money for them in the most remarkable way. We are also delighted to be joined by the Specialist Paramedic Pete who saved his life. ITV News West Country greatwesternairambulance.com/simons-story/

We are busier than ever before, responding on average to an extra person every day in the first half of 2024! Coupled with this, the cost for an average call-out has increased to £2,200. Your support means so much. 💚💙 Read our six-month stats: greatwesternairambulance.com/the-first-six-…

Can you help? 🚨 We have funding for 67 lifesaving public access defibs across #Bristol thanks to Bristol City Council and the Sam Polledri Foundation. 💚💙 We need your help to find them a home! 🏠 Click the link and follow the three simple steps: greatwesternairambulance.com/does-your-comm…

Village cricketers save life of bowler who suffered cardiac arrest 👏 Phil Steers had his life saved by teammates when he fell ill during a match between Kingsholm CC and Corse Lawn Cricket Club. An incredible act of bravery that was recognised during today's match v Sussex. Read more ⬇️

A huge congratulations to Simon, who has recently completed his mammoth trek to Everest Base Camp! 🏔️ We treated Simon in 2019 after a serious road traffic collision. Read his story and learn how you can support his efforts: greatwesternairambulance.com/simons-story/ #FundraiserFriday