Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
@gwaac.bsky.social
The air ambulance for Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset & surrounding areas. #GWAAC
Last week our crew responded to 35 call-outs: Critical care car = 31 Helicopter = 4 Medical = 19 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 18 South Gloucestershire = 5 Gloucestershire = 9 North Somerset = 1 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
Last week our crew responded to 27 call-outs: Critical care car = 26 Helicopter = 1 Medical = 13 Trauma = 14 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 4 Gloucestershire = 8 North Somerset = 1 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 1 Wales = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
Last week our crew responded to 42 call-outs: Critical care car = 23 Helicopter = 19 Medical = 23 Trauma = 19 Bristol = 11 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 3 Bath and North East Somerset = 4 Wiltshire = 8 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
Last week our crew responded to 47 call-outs: Critical care car = 38 Helicopter = 9 Medical = 19 Trauma = 28 Bristol = 11 South Gloucestershire = 7 Gloucestershire = 16 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 4 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
Last week our crew responded to 38 call-outs: Critical care car = 26 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 21 Trauma = 17 Bristol = 5 South Gloucestershire = 4 Gloucestershire = 14 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 2 Somerset = 4 Oxfordshire = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken from the sky last month. The photos were captured by Critical Care Doctor Lily. โ
On Friday 16 October, we will gather at Ashton Gate Stadium for our Clinical Symposium. ๐ฉบ We're excited to share our eight engaging speakers that will explore innovation in the world of Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine. Meet our speakers: https://greatwesternairambulance.com/gwaac-symposium-2026/
Last week our crew responded to 45 call-outs: Critical care car = 36 Helicopter = 9 Medical = 29 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 13 South Gloucestershire = 5 Gloucestershire = 9 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 3 Wales = 3 Somerset = 5 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
Pilot Rich provided this week's #ViewFromTheCrew. It captures Helimed 65 as we responded to a nearby emergency. ๐
Last week our crew responded to 52 call-outs: Critical care car = 33 Helicopter = 19 Medical = 28 Trauma = 24 Bristol = 12 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 7 North Somerset = 12 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 6 Wales = 1 Somerset = 6 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
Another week, another spectacular #ViewFromTheCrew taken from the skies. ๐๐ฅ๏ธ This week's photo was captured by Critical Care Doctor Lily as we flew over Bristol.
Last week our crew responded to 39 call-outs: Critical care car = 31 Helicopter = 8 Medical = 20 Trauma = 19 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 10 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Wiltshire = 7 Wales = 1 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
This stunning #ViewFromTheCrew was captured by Trainee Critical Care Doctor Alex as we flew above Cheddar.
Last week our crew responded to 32 call-outs: Critical care car = 28 Helicopter = 4 Medical = 18 Trauma = 14 Bristol = 14 South Gloucestershire = 9 Gloucestershire = 6 North Somerset = 1 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was captured by SPCC Jack. He recently spotted some visitors at our Almondsbury airbase. ๐๐ฆ
Last week our crew responded to 27 call-outs: Critical care car = 21 Helicopter = 6 Medical = 14 Trauma = 13 Bristol = 6 South Gloucestershire = 5 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 5 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
Bank Holiday Monday! ๐๐ We hope you've all been enjoying the long weekend, whatever you've been up to. ๐๐
This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken by SPCC Waldo on one of the first outings for our new critical care cars. ๐จ It captures one of the cars outside Tewkesbury Abbey.
Last week our crew responded to 45 call-outs: Critical care car = 30 Helicopter = 15 Medical = 26 Trauma = 19 Bristol = 11 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 18 North Somerset = 4 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken by Trainee Critical Care Doctor Alex recently. ๐ Our crew travelled with their patient to Southampton General Hospital by ambulance, meaning Helimed 65 had to fly to meet them there. This gave Dr Alex the perfect opportunity to capture this selfie. ๐คณ
Last week our crew responded to 54 call-outs: Critical care car = 36 Helicopter = 18 Medical = 26 Trauma = 28 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 11 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 12 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 6 Somerset = 2 Hampshire = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐
6๏ธโฃ call-outs a day on average. Did you know that our crew are called to an average of six missions every single day responding by air or road? Your continued support makes this possible. ๐๐
Last week our crew responded to 37 call-outs: Critical care car = 24 Helicopter = 13 Medical = 16 Trauma = 21 Bristol = 8 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 5 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Wiltshire = 5 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐๐