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Cornwall Air Ambulance is one of several air ambulance charities across the UK to be supported by a grant from the Lions Club International Foundation. The lifesaving charity was awarded £4,560 for two UV decontamination chambers, which will help to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 infection. The cabinets use ultraviolet light to destroy both […]
Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has appointed its first ever Vice President. Dr Ed Abrahamson will take on the honorary position, which is offered to the charity’s most committed and influential supporters. One of the country’s leading Consultant Paediatricians, Dr Ed divides his time between Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and his private clinic at BUPA Cromwell […]
Cornwall Air Ambulance carried out 87 missions across the length and breadth of the county in November. A total of 55 missions were flown in the air ambulance helicopter and 32 were carried out using the charity’s critical care cars. Medical emergencies accounted for 55 missions, including 31 people suffering from heart related problems. There […]
The crew of Cornwall Air Ambulance has had a busy week, responding to 32 missions across the county. From Monday 19 November until Monday 26 November, the crew flew 19 missions in the air ambulance helicopter and responded to 13 emergencies in the critical care cars. More than half of the call-outs were to medical […]
A motorcyclist who was knocked off his bike as he returned from picking up an engagement ring has thanked the crew of Cornwall Air Ambulance that helped keep his proposal dream alive. Shane Bamford was heading home on the A394 on September 4, when a car pulled out in front of him at the Longdowns […]
Cornwall Air Ambulance was called into action on Tuesday 25 September following reports that a woman injured her leg in a fall at a mine near Penzance. The charity’s pilot and paramedics arrived on scene just after 6pm, when they assessed the woman and administered pain relief. Due to the remote location, the helicopter crew […]
Helicopter pleasure trip company Adventure 001 has once again supported Cornwall Air Ambulance with a significant donation following its successful summer season in St Ives. The company has donated an incredible £151,000 since 2011 making it the lifesaving charity’s largest corporate donor. On average, the crew of Cornwall Air Ambulance fly 800 missions a year, […]
Camel Valley’s donations to Cornwall Air Ambulance has topped the £20,000 mark this year. The Bodmin-based winery has supported the charity for more than 8 years raising vital funds for the lifesaving charity from their popular vineyard tours. This year the company donated £2,590, helping them to reach the significant milestone, which equates to funding […]
More than 500 people attended the Cornwall Air Ambulance Open Day on Saturday 8 September helping to raise £3287.65 for the lifesaving charity. The free event gives supporters a behind the scenes look at the charity’s headquarters, including a chance to see the helicopter us close, meet the crew and watch demonstrations of medical equipment. […]
Cornwall Air Ambulance was called into action yesterday following reports of a collision involving three motorbikes which had been taking part in the Martin Jennings Memorial Run. Following a 999 call at 1.33pm on Sunday 9 September, the pilot and paramedics aboard the charity’s helicopter made the short trip from their Newquay airbase to the A30 at Summercourt […]
Cornwall Air Ambulance is appealing for more support as the charity looks set to have one of its busiest years. New figures reveal that from January-August Cornwall Air Ambulance flew 544 missions compared with 465 emergency missions during the same period in 2017. The critical care car has been on 215 call-outs so far this […]
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce has chosen Cornwall Air Ambulance as its Charity of the Year. The Chamber will offer its support to the lifesaving charity by promoting activities and fundraising opportunities to its members throughout the year. Members of the committee will also be organising their own fundraising events in aid of the New Heli […]