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Air Ambulance charities are often asked: Do you fly patients to hospital? 🚁 Occasionally, when flying is deemed the quickest and most suitable method of hospital transfer, Air Ambulance charities utilise the helicopter for patient transportation. Air Ambulance charities often opt to transfer patients in ground ambulances. This allows the crew to maintain close monitoring and provide ongoing specialised care during the journey to the hospital. 🚑 #didyouknow #AirAmbulancesUK #AirAmbulances

🚁 Ever wondered how Air Ambulance charities respond to emergencies? It starts with a 999 call, connecting the caller to a call dispatcher who gathers essential details about the patient's condition and location. The severity of the emergency is assessed and ranked, leading to the immediate dispatch of the nearest road ambulance. If necessary, the Air Ambulance crew is notified and can be airborne in just minutes. With an average response time of around 16 minutes, air ambulances ensure timely, critical care. Remember, this process may differ slightly between air ambulance charities, but the commitment to saving lives remains the same! #AirAmbulance #EmergencyServices #LifesavingCare

🚁 Did you know that during critical moments, Air Ambulance charities collaborate with other emergency services to provide the highest quality patient care? 🚑 Their collaboration with fellow emergency responders is essential for providing exceptional care, which ultimately leads to improved patient outcomes! 🤝 #AirAmbulancesUK #AirAmbulances #EmergencyServices #Teamwork

As we celebrate Air Ambulance Week 2024, we are proud to support Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance in their mission. Thanks to innovative fundraising tools, like PayaCharity’s contactless devices, they are able to continue flying, saving lives, and making a lasting impact. Here's what they had to say: “PayaCharity’s devices have revolutionised our fundraising efforts. These products play a crucial role in bringing in the vital funds needed to keep us flying and saving lives across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight." 🚁💛 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is a lifeline for the communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, delivering advanced critical care when it’s needed most. Operating 365 days a year, their expert Critical Care Team—comprised of paramedics, doctors, and pilots—responds to emergencies like road accidents and medical collapses, providing hospital-level care at the scene within minutes. It costs £17,750 a day to keep this life-saving service operational, and they rely entirely on donations to continue their vital work. #AirAmbulanceWeek2024 #HampshireAirAmbulance #SavingLives #PAYACharity #CommunitySupport #CriticalCare #FundraisingInnovation #ContactlessDonations #Fundraising

As the General Election approaches, we’re calling on all political parties in Westminster to stand behind the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK. Did you know that you may have local Prospective Parliamentary Candidates and party volunteers knock on your door to discuss why you should vote for them and their party?   By using our suggested doorstep campaigning toolkit, you can effectively highlight air ambulance key issues with local candidates right at your doorstep, if air ambulance charities are close to your heart. Our four key issues that you can discuss are:   1. Access to, and Safeguarding of, Hospital Helipads and Community Landing Sites We want to ensure that all new and existing Major Trauma Centres and specialist hospitals in the UK have 24/7 accessible on-site helipads. We are urging Local Planning Authorities to develop a specialised safeguarding process to protect hospital helipads. We are aiming to ensure that air ambulance charities are involved in planning discussions about hospital helipads and community landing sites.   2. Increased Demand and Increased Cost Air ambulance charities are experiencing greater demand and higher operational expenses. It is crucial that the next UK Government supports them in obtaining UK-wide grants and capital funding to help them meet the growing demand and costs.   3. Safe Access to Patient Data To support air ambulance charities to continue to improve patient care and outcomes, we want to make sure they have safe and secure access to NHS patient data.   4. Statutory Levy for Lotteries We want the next UK Government to agree to a zero rate of statutory levy on lotteries and advocate for the continuation of voluntary contribution - recognising the unique contributions lotteries make to charitable causes. You have the power to help air ambulance charities to save even more lives and remain at the forefront of pre-hospital care. Every voice counts in calling for action. Join us in urging all political parties to commit to supporting the UK’s air ambulances.    You can access our Doorstep Campaigning Toolkit here: https://lnkd.in/d_FgKw4m #SavingMoreLivesTogether #AirAmbulances #GeneralElection #DoorstepCampaigning 

Air Ambulance charities are often asked: How do I request an air ambulance? 🚁 When you call your local emergency number, emergency dispatchers are trained to determine the most suitable response, which may include dispatching an air ambulance if necessary based on the patient's condition and location. 📞 #Didyouknow #AirAmbulancesUK #AirAmbulance

Air Ambulance charities are often asked: How do I request an air ambulance? 🚁 When you call your local emergency number, emergency dispatchers are trained to determine the most suitable response, which may include dispatching an air ambulance if necessary based on the patient's condition and location. 📞 #Didyouknow #AirAmbulancesUK #AirAmbulance

In anticipation of the upcoming UK General Election, we are urging all political parties to commit to addressing the key challenges affecting air ambulance charities across the UK. 1. Hospital Helipads and Community Landing Sites Ensure that all new and existing UK Major Trauma Centres and specialist hospitals (such as cardiac centres) have 24/7 accessible on-site primary hospital helipads. Assist Local Planning Authorities in developing a specialised safeguarding process to protect UK-wide hospital helipads against adverse effects from planning and developments. Establish an efficient consultation pathway to proactively engage Air Ambulances UK and air ambulance charities in strategic planning discussions, concerning hospital helipads and community landing sites in the UK. 2. Patient Data Secure safe access to NHS patient data for air ambulance charities to enable them to gain further insight into the full patient pathway and ultimately the patient outcome.  3. Increased Demand and Cost Support the air ambulance community to enhance methods of income generation through distribution of UK-wide grants and capital funding, ensuring that air ambulance charities can operate effectively with equitable service provision to continue to meet the surge in demand and increased operational costs.  4. Statutory Levy Oppose the proposed statutory levy of 0.1% of 'gross gambling yield' (GGY) on lotteries. Advocate for a zero rate of statutory levy for lotteries and a continuation of the current system of voluntary contributions, in recognition of the unique contribution lotteries make to charitable causes, such as air ambulances.  Together, we can make a real difference to enable air ambulance charities to save even more lives and remain at the forefront of pre-hospital care, helping to reduce loss of life in people with life-threatening injuries or a medical emergency. You can play your part and help support Air Ambulances UK and the UK’s Air Ambulance charities by sharing this post! Together, let's make a difference! #AirAmbulances #GeneralElection #Manifesto #SavingLives

It's Air Ambulance Week 🚁 Air ambulances provide crucial, life-saving services, rapidly responding to emergencies and transporting patients to the care they need. However, to continue operating effectively, these vital services rely heavily on public donations. Here’s why your support is essential: 🔴Rapid response: air ambulances can reach remote or difficult-to-access areas quickly, ensuring timely medical intervention. 🔴 Advanced medical equipment: keeping helicopters equipped with the latest medical technology requires significant funding. 🔴 Training: maintaining skilled medical and aviation staff is costly, but their expertise is critical in emergencies. 🔴 Operational costs: from fuel to maintenance, running air ambulances incurs substantial expenses. Your donations help ensure that air ambulances can continue to save lives when every second counts. Please consider supporting if you are able. https://lnkd.in/eN9dc2Ch 

Air Ambulance charities are often asked: Can family members accompany patients on air ambulance flights? ❓ In some cases, family members or loved ones may accompany patients on air ambulances, depending on space availability and the patient's condition. However, safety considerations and medical needs may limit the number of accompanying passengers. 🚁 #Didyouknow #FAQ #AirAmbulancesUK #AirAmbulance