About Us
GWAAC provides the critical care and air ambulance service for 2.1 million people across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and parts of Wiltshire.
The GWAAC Critical Care Team consists of highly trained and experienced Critical Care Doctors, Advanced Practitioners and Specialist Paramedics in Critical Care, who bring the skill and expertise of a hospital emergency department to the patient.
2025 was GWAAC’s busiest year on record with 2,344 people in urgent need of medical care. GWAAC’s Critical Care Team is needed by more than six patients a day on average and rushes to treat them by helicopter or critical care car. On average each mission costs around £2,200 to attend.
The charity needs to raise over £4 million a year in order to remain operational yet receives no day-to-day funding from the Government or National Lottery.
For further information, contact:
Claire Harris | PR and Communications Coordinator
0303 4444 999 | 07484 906493
Claire.harris@gwaac.com
www.greatwesternairambulance.com
Press releases
A story about love, laughter, and a life saved, for Valentine’s week
While many mark Valentine’s Day with flowers and romantic dinners, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is using the occasion to celebrate... read more
13.02.2026 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity called to record number of incidents...
For the second year in a row, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents across its region of... read more
09.01.2026 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
This winter Great Western Air Ambulance Charity will be called to help a...
Not many people will know that Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is called to help over six critically unwell or injured patients every... read more
11.12.2025 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity shortlisted for five national awards
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for five awards in this year’s Air Ambulance... read more
13.10.2025 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity welcomes new Chair of the Board of...
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Holt as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees.... read more
10.02.2025 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Local air ambulance charity called to almost 300 more people in...
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in 2024. The specialist crew responded to 2,272 people... read more
06.01.2025 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Air Ambulance Charity sees 21% increase in call-outs in first six months...
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been called to a record number of incidents in the first half of 2024. The specialist crew... read more
05.07.2024 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Air ambulance charity launches new winter raffle to save lives
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) is inviting as many people as possible to take part in its new winter raffle. Tickets cost £1 each and... read more
14.12.2023 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
New kit bags help with patient care in air ambulance’s joint busiest week
While many people have been enjoying the pleasant weather, the crew from Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been incredibly busy.... read more
15.06.2023 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Great Western Air Ambulance attend major incident in Avonmouth, Bristol
A crew of expert clinicians from Great Western Air Ambulance Charity responded to the major incident in Avonmouth earlier today. Our Lead Doctor,... read more
03.12.2020 • By Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
