One in three don’t realise we are a charity 

We are on a mission to improve public understanding, after a survey showed a third of the community we serve (33%) do not realise our lifesaving service is a charity. 

This ‘missing third’ are unaware that Thames Valley Air Ambulance receives no government or NHS funding, relying solely on the generosity of the public to bring lifesaving critical care to the people of Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, and Oxfordshire.  

Our expert crews are called out around sixty times each week…Every single one of these missions starts with someone deciding to support their local air ambulance

To mark Air Ambulance Week, air ambulance charities across the UK are sharing the same powerful message: ‘every mission starts with you’ and we are giving people a glimpse into an average week, to help people understand where their donations could go. 

In an average week:

• Our critical care paramedic and doctor crews are called out 60 times to treat the most seriously ill and injured people in the region
• They treat around four child patients every week
• They attend 23 cardiac arrests every week
• Our charity also cares beyond the scene, with our Aftercare team supporting 20 new patients each week, helping them to navigate often lifechanging events.  

Amanda McLean, Chief Executive of Thames Valley Air Ambulance, said:   

  “Our expert crews are called out around sixty times each week, bringing vital pre-hospital care to people when they need it most. Every single one of these missions starts with someone deciding to support their local air ambulance charity. Could that be you this week?  

“Air Ambulance Week is the perfect time to get on board. With your help, we’ll continue to care for people at the scene, and beyond.”