East Anglian Air Ambulance

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Charity providing helicopter emergency medical services in East Anglia, England

East Anglian Air Ambulance
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Formation	2000
Type	Charity
Headquarters	Cambridge, England
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The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is a charity providing helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in the region of East Anglia, England. The service was established in 2000 and operates two helicopters to provide rapid response to medical emergencies.

History

The East Anglian Air Ambulance was founded in 2000 to provide emergency medical services to the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire. Initially, the service operated with a single helicopter, but due to increasing demand, a second helicopter was added to the fleet.

Operations

The EAAA operates two helicopters, which are based at Cambridge Airport and Norwich Airport. The service is available 24/7 and is staffed by a team of highly trained paramedics, doctors, and pilots. The helicopters are equipped with advanced medical equipment to provide critical care at the scene of an incident.

Funding

As a charity, the East Anglian Air Ambulance relies entirely on donations from the public, fundraising events, and corporate sponsorships. The cost of running the service is approximately £13 million per year.

Notable Incidents

The EAAA has been involved in numerous high-profile incidents, providing life-saving care to patients in critical conditions. The service has also been featured in various media outlets, highlighting the importance of air ambulance services in emergency medical care.

See also

• Air ambulance
• Helicopter emergency medical service
• Charity (practice)
• Emergency medical services in the United Kingdom

Related Pages

• Great North Air Ambulance
• London's Air Ambulance
• Midlands Air Ambulance
• Yorkshire Air Ambulance