Bringing Hope To Every Emergency In London

Using a helicopter from 08:00 to sunset, and rapid response cars at night or in adverse weather situations, London’s Air Ambulance brings the hospital to the patient when time is critical. We perform innovative and potentially life-saving procedures usually found in the emergency department on-scene. The team, consisting of an advanced trauma doctor, paramedic and consultant on most missions, can perform treatments such as open heart surgery, blood transfusions and general anaesthetic by the roadside. By providing intervention as quickly as possible after injury, we aim to give patients the best chance of survival, and best quality of life, after trauma. We serve the 10 million people that live work and travel within the M25, treating an average of five patients every day. The most common incidents we attend include road traffic collisions, stabbings and shootings, falls from height and incidents on the rail network. Our Vision To end preventable deaths in London from severe injury. Our Mission To save more lives in London through rapid response and cutting-edge care. London’s Air Ambulance is a charity. We rely on public donations and fundraising. We work closely with the NHS and receive some funding from our NHS partners, but we are not an NHS organisation.