Goodnight from Helimed56. π So far this year, we've responded to 484 emergencies between 19:00 and 02:00. π πΈ Dr Matt
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
@hiowaa.bsky.social
Flying and saving lives across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight since July 2007. We bring immediate life-saving critical care to patients when they need it most. 100% charitably funded. https://www.hiowaa.org/
Checkout this stunning sunset at base ππ πΈ Captured by Trainee Advanced Paramedic Talia while on shift last week.
#ViewFromTheCrew over St. Catherine's Hill in Winchester. π We've responded to 82 emergences in the Winchester area so far this year. Our busiest month was June. π¨ It's only with your support that we can keep flying. Thank you for helping to make every mission possible. π πΈ Dr Shona
Heading out on a mission π So far this year, weβve responded to 801 emergencies by air β all thanks to your incredible support. π
On base and ready to respond. ππ¨ When anyone in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight suffers a life-threatening injury or a medical emergency, your support helps us be there in time to make a difference. ππ
So far this year, we've responded to 698 emergencies by air. π Every one made possible by your support. Thank you for being lifesavers. ππ πΈ Alfie Bartlett. Thank you for capturing one of these flights, Alfie!
During busy times, you may see us and Helimed56 out and about more. But what should you do if you see us landing or taking off? Watch our video for top tips from our pilots. ππ
πSt Mary's Hospital Helipad We've so far responded to 68 emergencies on the Isle of Wight this year. It's your support that fuels every emergency. ππ
When every second counts, our critical care team brings the hospital to the patient. Your ongoing support makes this life-saving work possible. Thank you for helping us to be #ThereForYou ππ πΈ Dr Matt
MISSION REPORT: Last week, we responded to 47 emergencies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This included: 27 missions by air. π 20 missions by road. π Every mission is only possible thanks to your incredible support. Thank you for keeping us flying and saving lives. ππ πΈ Pilot Chris
It's set to be another hot weekend across the region. βοΈ As always, we'll still be ready to respond across Saturday and Sunday. We hope you never need us, but if you do, we'll do our best to be #ThereForYou ππ
Happy #InternationalParamedicsDay! Every day, our paramedics are ready to deliver advanced, life-saving critical care across the region. π To celebrate, we're sharing another meet the team spotlight. Meet Trainee Advanced Paramedic Talia. π
"Hot weather doesn't replace our normal workload; it adds to it." During the June heatwave, we saw a surge in deployments. With another wave of high temperatures expected to hit, we spoke to Advanced Paramedic Mark about the impact on our service. Read now - www.hiowaa.org/deployments-...
MISSION REPORT: We responded to 63 emergencies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight last week. This included: 29 missions by air. π 34 missions by road. π πΈ A huge thank you to RNLI Calshot Lifeboat for sharing these fantastic photos of Helimed56 on a recent mission. π
Check out this stunning flyby of Spinnaker Tower at sunset over Portsmouth. #ViewFromTheCrew ππ Thanks to your support, we've responded to 117 emergencies across Portsmouth so far this year. π πΉ Paramedic Clinical Lead Nick
Wishing a very happy Father's day to all the fantastic dads, step dads and grandads. Whether your spending the day together or remembering loved ones, we hope you have a wonderful day π #FathersDay
Watch us return to base after responding to an emergency at night. Thanks to your support, we've responded to 516 emergencies by air so far this year. ππ πΉ Dr Matt.
What does a day in the life of our crew really look like? Last summer, Mike Apps from BBC News South Today spent a shift with our team, seeing first-hand what goes on behind the scenes. Read the full story π www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Saving lives: On board with an air ambulance crew
BBC South's Mike Apps spends a day shadowing the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance team..
bbc.co.uk
MISSION REPORT: Last week, across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, we responded to 44 emergencies. This included: π 20 missions by air π 24 missions by road Thank you for helping keep us flying and saving lives across the region. ππ πΈ Dr Hania
Every day, we're ready to respond by air or road whenever an emergency call comes in. Thanks to your support, we can be there when we're needed most. ππ πΉ Advanced Paramedic Jim
MISSION REPORT: We responded to 47 emergencies in the last week of May. This included: 28 missions by air. π 19 missions by road. π Your incredible support makes every mission possible. Thank you. ππ πΈ Dr Matt
Operation Airbase: MISSION COMPLETE π We did it! Thanks to the incredible support from you and our generous communities, weβve reached our Β£3.6 million target. To everyone who donated, fundraised, shared our appeal, or supported our mission to relocate our airbase β thank you.
MISSION REPORT: Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, we responded to 52 emergencies last week. This included: π 21 missions by air π 31 missions by road π¨ 13 emergencies on Thursday β our busiest day Your support keeps us flying and saving lives. ππ πΈ @ambientlife.bsky.social
Sundays kept us busiest throughout April. π π As your Air Ambulance, we're ready to fly or drive to your side seven days a week. ππ πΈ Blood Biker, Ian Wiggans.
Watch our crew fly to Hayling Island to respond to an emergency. π In 2025, weβve responded to 252 emergencies across Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Every mission was made possible by your support. ππ
MISSION REPORT: Last week was busy for our team. In total, we responded to 60 emergencies across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and beyond. This included: 25 missions by air. π 35 missions by road. π Your support makes every mission possible. ππ πΈ @ambientlife.bsky.social
Meet Advanced Paramedic Robyn! π Earlier this year, we welcomed eight new paramedics to our team. Alongside the rest of our crew, Robyn will be responding to seriously ill and injured patients across our region. She'll also undertake a rigorous training programme to become an advanced paramedic.
MISSION REPORT: Last week, we responded to 43 emergencies. This included: 22 missions by air. π 21 missions by road. π 10 mission on Wednesday, making it our busiest day. π¨ Thank you for keeping us flying and saving lives. ππ πΈ Thank you to our volunteer Mike for capturing Helimed56!
A huge good luck to everyone taking on the London Marathon tomorrow! We have nine incredible runners taking part to raise vital funds for your Air Ambulance charity. Together, they've already raised Β£8,965 for our Operation Airbase appeal. π You've got this! ππββ‘οΈ