The Wales Air Ambulance is an all Wales charity providing a vital service through emergency air cover for those who face life-threatening illness or injuries. They are a fantastic charity who unfortunately rely on public support to help keep them flying. The charity does not receive direct funding from the government and because they are classed as an emergency service they also fail to qualify for National Lottery funding. The money is therefore raised through charitable donations, fund raising events, and membership of their lifesaving style lottery. The Welsh Air Ambulance also has a range of products & gifts which can be bought online. Every donation no matter how big or small really does help!
Owing to its widely scattered population and hilly landscape, many locations in Wales are hard to reach and far from an accident and emergency service. Tourists that come to explore this beautiful countryside can find themselves very much alone should the worse happen. Not to mention the ever increasing problem of traffic congestion and collisions denotes delayed response times for land ambulances.
How does the Welsh Air Ambulance make a difference?
A patient’s chances of survival and recovery are increased if they receive the right care within the first hour, otherwise known as the Golden Hour. The quick response times and the expert medical care provided by the Wales Air Ambulance crews across Wales ensure that this Golden Hour is achieved every time.
