Midlands Air Ambulance Charity reaches milestone mission

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has reached a major milestone by completing its 80,000th mission – more than any other air ambulance charity in the UK.

Midland Air ambulance covers the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands, and Worcestershire.

The charity operates three air ambulance helicopters and a fleet of critical care cars, providing rapid pre-hospital emergency care to those most in need across the six-county region.

The charity’s 80,000th mission was to a man from the West Midlands, who had sustained a traumatic leg injury whilst at work. The patient was given advanced treatment on scene by Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s critical care crew before being taken by air ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

Rob Davies, patient liaison lead and critical care paramedic for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said: “Reaching our 75,000th mission in February last year was a major milestone, and surpassing 80,000 so soon highlights the demand for our service.

“Our capabilities have come a long way since that very first mission. With continued investment and unwavering support, we now operate 24/7 delivering hospital-level care directly at the scene of a traumatic or medical emergency. Our crews administer advanced treatments and medicines that support in managing each patient’s needs in the crucial period immediately after an incident.

“This achievement is a powerful reflection of the dedication shown by our crew and the wider emergency services response teams. We’re truly grateful to everyone who has played a part in helping us reach this milestone — who, at times, operate in challenging and dangerous environments to deliver critical care to those in urgent need.”