Call for continued support after another busy year from Air Ambulance charity
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance charity responded to over 1,100 missions in 2025
We're being urged to continue supporting the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance in its life-saving work.
The organisation carried out more than 1,100 missions in 2025, responding to people in critical need across the region.
Barbara Gray, the CEO designate for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity, shared her pride in the efforts of the crew who go out in all conditions throughout the year.
“We just don’t stop. Whether it's Christmas or New Year, we’re out there meeting the increasing demand. I’m extremely proud of the team, especially the critical care doctors who bring A&E directly to patients,” she said.
Last year, 61% of missions involved a critical care doctor, demonstrating the priority placed on providing advanced medical care on-site.
Ms Gray told us their expertise is invaluable.
"We go to all sorts of incidents, from cardiac arrests to road traffic collisions, so they have to have the ability to know everything that they know in A&E to treat these patients."
Impact and funding needs
Ms Gray told us that providing this life-saving service comes at a cost.
The charity relies solely on donations to raise £5 million annually to keep the air ambulance operational.
She emphasised the importance of community support: “Without the backing of local businesses and residents, we simply couldn’t do what we do. Everyone who supports us is contributing to saving lives.”
We can find out more about how to support the charity through fundraising on their website.
Staying safe during the winter months
With January bringing cold, dark, and icy conditions, Gray urged people to exercise extra caution during their day-to-day activities to prevent accidents.
"It's crucial to drive carefully, be mindful of icy conditions, and support your elderly neighbours and loved ones. We see an increase in RTCs during the winter due to the weather's impact on roads," she said.
Ms Gray also reminded people to take steps to avoid slips and falls outside in icy conditions and to look out for one another during the colder months.
Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance depends on public donations to continue operating and provide life-saving care to those in need.