Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Attended 83 Emergencies in our Area Last Year

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has released its mission statistics for 2025, highlighting the vital role it continues to play in delivering critical care across the region.

The Charity was called to 1,159 missions over the past year – a reminder of the lifesaving difference made possible by public support.

In total, the charity’s critical care team responded to 83 emergencies in the Salisbury area, delivering lifesaving care to people when they needed it most.

From major road traffic collisions to serious medical incidents at home or in remote rural areas, the crew brought hospital-level critical care directly to the scene, often within minutes.

From Tisbury to Tidworth, and from Amesbury to Alderbury, people across the Salisbury area have relied on this vital service – and whenever possible, the Charity has been ready to respond.

Chief executive designate Barbara Gray said, “Behind every number is a real person – someone’s loved one. These figures show just how vital our work is, and I couldn’t be prouder of our team. We’re so grateful to everyone who supports us and helps keep this lifesaving service running.”

The Charity responded to emergencies across the region, with particularly high numbers of missions in Swindon – including Cricklade, Highworth and Royal Wootton Bassett – where the crew attended 188 incidents.

Both Bath and Chippenham saw 97 missions each, followed by Trowbridge with 82.

The critical care team also responded to 56 incidents in Devizes, 49 in Warminster and Mere, and 45 in Melksham. Other areas included Calne (30), Marlborough (28), Bradford-on-Avon (24), Westbury (38), Corsham (17), Malmesbury (14) and Pewsey (9).

The data reveals that critical care doctors were on board for 61% of missions attended, enabling the crew to deliver enhanced clinical interventions at the scene. These include complex procedures such as advanced pain management, anaesthesia and emergency surgery.

Over the past year, the crew transferred 333 patients to several major hospitals across the region, ensuring they received the urgent care they needed. The three most frequent destinations were Royal United Hospital in Bath, with 99 patients, followed by Southmead Hospital in Bristol with 93, and Great Western Hospital in Swindon with 43 patients transferred.

With no direct government funding, the Charity relies on donations from local people and businesses to continue flying and saving lives.

There are many ways to support the Charity – from joining the lottery to taking on a fundraising challenge. Visit wiltshirebathairambulance.org.uk to find out more.