London's Air Ambulance Charity

Charity providing emergency medical services in London

Logo of London's Air Ambulance Charity

London's Air Ambulance Charity is a registered charity that provides emergency medical services in London, United Kingdom. The charity operates a helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) and rapid response vehicles to deliver advanced trauma care to critically injured patients in the city.

History

The service was established in 1989 to provide pre-hospital care to the people of London. Initially, the service operated with a single helicopter and a small team of medical professionals. Over the years, the charity has expanded its operations and now includes a fleet of helicopters and rapid response vehicles.

London's Air Ambulance helicopter in flight

Operations

The charity operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing life-saving care to patients who have suffered serious injuries. The service is based at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, which is one of the leading trauma centers in the UK.

Helicopter Fleet

The charity's helicopter fleet includes advanced medical equipment and is staffed by a team of highly trained doctors and paramedics. The helicopters are capable of reaching any location within the Greater London area within minutes, providing rapid response to emergencies.

London's Air Ambulance helicopter at Tower Bridge

Rapid Response Vehicles

In addition to helicopters, the charity operates rapid response vehicles that are used when weather conditions or other factors prevent the use of helicopters. These vehicles are equipped with the same advanced medical equipment as the helicopters and are staffed by the same medical teams.

Funding

London's Air Ambulance Charity is funded through donations from the public, corporate sponsors, and fundraising events. The charity does not receive direct government funding and relies on the generosity of its supporters to continue its operations.

Impact

Since its inception, London's Air Ambulance Charity has treated thousands of patients and has been instrumental in saving countless lives. The service is recognized for its contribution to trauma care and its role in advancing pre-hospital emergency medicine.

Old London HEMS helicopter

Training and Research

The charity is also involved in training and research, working to improve trauma care and outcomes for patients. It collaborates with medical institutions and participates in research projects to advance the field of emergency medicine.

Related pages

• Helicopter emergency medical service
• The Royal London Hospital
• Emergency medical services in the United Kingdom

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