The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) responded to 3,460 emergencies last year. Crews delivered lifesaving care to patients across Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, as well as further afield when required.
From accidents and serious falls to road traffic collisions and other major incidents, TAAS teams were dispatched around the clock to provide vital treatment, when every second counted. Medical emergencies accounted for the largest number of callouts, followed by road traffic collisions, with some incidents occurring in rural or hard-to-reach locations.
During the year, TAAS helicopters attended 1,617 missions, while critical care cars were deployed on a further 1,843 occasions. Whether arriving by air or by road, crews were able to reach patients quickly with specialist equipment and medicines, supporting traditional ambulance services and helping ensure patients received the right care at the right time.
Each mission involved a highly skilled team, including a Pilot when travelling by air, Doctor and Critical Care Paramedic (CCP), working together to deliver advanced, hospital-level care at the scene. Treatments included emergency anaesthesia, blood transfusions, advanced pain relief and specialist cardiac interventions, helping stabilise patients before transfer to hospital.
Phil Bridle, Head of Operations for The Air Ambulance Service said: “Behind every one of these missions is a person experiencing one of the most frightening moments of their life, as well as families and loved ones waiting for help to arrive. Our crews are trained to deliver critical care in the most challenging environments, and being able to respond to so many emergencies across our five counties is only possible thanks to the continued support of our local communities.”
The Air Ambulance Service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The charity receives no government funding for its services and relies entirely on donations, fundraising and community support to remain operational.
