The Welsh Ambulance Service is preparing to host its bi-monthly Board meeting. The public can join on Zoom to hear senior leaders discuss a packed agenda, including the development of the Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028, prior to its approval in March 2025. A short film will be shown about the Volunteer Car Service oncology patient…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is taking new steps to reduce its diesel emissions. The Trust has procured fan heaters for its fleet of emergency ambulances to keep patients and staff warm as they wait outside hospital emergency departments. Ambulance engines normally have to remain switched on to keep essential equipment running and for warmth, but…
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity is celebrating the first anniversary of itspartnership with Gama Aviation. Gama Aviation took control of the UK’s biggest airambulance operation and fleet of helicopters in December 2023.Gama Aviation was announced as the successful bidder for the seven-year contractfollowing an extensive 18-month procurement process, which included input fromboth aviation and medical…
International Volunteer Day is the annual celebration of the contribution that millions of people across the globe make through volunteering. More than 600 volunteers give up their time to support the ambulance service in Wales, including Community First Responders, Volunteer Car Service Drivers and Community Welfare Responders. Among them is Chris Curtis, 53, of Newport,…
June is one of the Wales Air Ambulance’s favourite times of the year as it gives the charity an uniqueopportunity to thank its incredible volunteers.Volunteers’ Week, takes places from Monday 3 June to Sunday 9 June, and is a perfect opportunityfor the Wales Air Ambulance volunteers and staff to get together.The Wales Air Ambulance operates 24/7…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is moving closer to using drones to fly defibrillators to patients. The Trust has partnered with the University of Warwick and industry partners SkyBound to explore whether drone-delivered defibrillators could make a difference to someone in cardiac arrest. When someone has a cardiac arrest, they either stop breathing entirely or take…
Just when you thought the heroes onboard Wales Air Ambulance couldn’t do anything else toimpress you – they’ve gone the extra mile once again (140.6 miles to be precise). Four medics will be taking on Ironman Wales to raise vital funds for the lifesaving charity. TheIronman team will consist of Critical Care Practitioners (CCPs) Caroline Arter,…
Commenting on the latest NHS statistics for Wales, Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister said: “It is atrocious that two key services provided by our Welsh NHS, cancer and ambulance waits, are worsening yet again in Labour-run Wales. “You have less than a 50/50 chance of an ambulance arriving within the target time…
If this Christmas you want to give a gift that will make a difference to someone’s life then why notmake Jack’s Christmas wish come true?Two-year-old Jack Howells’ life was saved by the medics of the Wales Air Ambulance after hesuffered a catastrophic head injury 10 months ago.With the support of the Howells family, last month…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is urging people to drive responsibly as the Christmas party season gets underway. The Trust is reminding those heading for a night out not to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs. Paramedic Dermot O’Leary said: “I see first-hand the devastation caused by drink and drug driving, and each…
