This week we undertook our 54,000th mission. To mark the milestone we played
#EmergencyServicesTetris
, let us know what you think and if you like it, why not make a donation to help us continue our lifesaving service:
So we all know how busy Santa is tonight, but did you know our aircrew are also on duty this
#Christmas
? Show your support this magical
#ShareSunday
and RT π β¨
#ChristmasEve
βThis hoax call alone will have cost our charity Β£2,744 - the cost of one air ambulance and a critical care car mission. Two
@OFFICIALWMAS
ambulances and 10 police officers also attended the scene.
Officers from Newtown PS B Unit responding to a disorder with machetes involved and people with serious injuries. 10 officers, 2 ambulances, 1 Helimed land crew and 1 helimed in the air. This was a hoax call. 1 in custody for wasting police time.
@OFFICIALWMAS
@MAA_Charity
This year marks the 30th anniversary of our lifesaving service. Actress
@AnnetteBadland1
would like to say thank you to everyone involved with our charity and to the aircrew who treat thousands of critically ill and injured patients each year. β‘οΈ
π Today marks our 29th Anniversary. π From just one helicopter, to three helicopters and two critical care cars serving over six million people, we've come a long way since 1991. β‘οΈ Please continue to
#SupportMAAC
, we couldn't do it without you:
πΊ Just half an hour to go until Ambulance: Code Red on
@channel5_tv
which shows our crew responding to missions across the Midlands! π¨ Will you be watching? Tweet us and let us know!
We're saddened by the tragic death of former air ambulance colleague, Jeremy Daw, known as βJackβ. Jack was on duty with
@OFFICIALWMAS
when an object struck the ambulanceβs windscreen. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this deeply sad time.
π We are delighted to welcome
@richie_anderson
as a charity ambassador during our 30th anniversary year.
π He has previously donated his time and support to our organisation, which we are so grateful for.
β‘οΈ Read more:
β Our crew will be back on your screens in Ambulance: Code Red starting tomorrow on
@5star_tv
at 9pm! πΊ Watch our crew in action as they treat critically ill and injured patients across the Midlands. Let us know if you'll be tuning in! β‘οΈ
πΊ Exciting news - our crew feature in a new TV show!
π Ambulance: Code Red will air from Monday 31st August on
@channel5_tv
at 9pm. Paramedic, Tom Waters features.
β‘οΈ Tune in to see how your support enables us to bring the hospital to incidents:
π·οΈ We are incredibly proud of our dedicated charity ambassador,
@miketindall13
, for his performance so far on this year's
@imacelebrity
!
We are backing him to win this year's series. Good luck, Mike!
#ImACeleb
Meet critical care paramedic, Tom Waters. Whether he's arriving via helicopter or critical care car, he's part of an advanced clinical team that provides support to
@OFFICIALWMAS
colleagues. Tune in to Ambulance: Code Red on
@channel5_tv
on Monday at 9pm to see Tom in action!
πWe love this show of support for key workers at
@Uu7CofEPrimary
Upton-Upon-Severn Primary School, painted near one of our airbases for our crew to see on the way to missions! β‘οΈPlease
#SupportMAAC
so we can continue to provide our lifesaving service!
β½ We are delighted to announce that we will be collecting donations from 11am tomorrow at
@aggborough
as
@khfcofficial
take on
@WestHam
in a fourth round FA cup match.
π· If you're heading to the match, leave a donation and help make a mission possible!
MAAC's
@Bike4LifeFest
2018 raised an amazing Β£87,770! Over 5,000 bikers took part in the eighth annual 23-mile route from Meole Brace in Shrewsbury to RAF Cosford in Shropshire, on Sunday 22nd April.
#Bike4Life2018
π THANK YOU π
Have you heard the news?π’
James Arthur will be playing in our charity football match on Saturday 11th May at Walsall FC!β½οΈπ
Don't miss the opportunity to get your tickets here:
π Whoβs interested in visiting our new Airbase and Charity Headquarters?
Comment below if you're excited and want to learn more about our upcoming events! π
In the first ten weeks of its operation, the critical care car has attended over 250 incidents, averaging 25 per week.
Thanks for your support which has enabled us to tend to some of the most poorly patients. π
π₯ Critical care paramedic and airbase team leader Karen will appear on
@ITVCentral
this evening to discuss the impact that hoax calls have on our charity.
π Earlier this week, two hoax calls cost our charity Β£5,000.
Find out how you can support:
π Thanks to Phil Stead and his family from
#CravenArms
for donating a sheep to our charity.
π McCartneys Auctioneers at
#LudlowMarket
auctioned the sheep, and due to the generous local farming community, it was sold for Β£1,295.
Our new
#H145
upgraded air ambulance helicopter will be able to travel greater distances without the need for refuelling and enables the aircrew to respond even faster due to increased speed capability. π· Gary Morris
π Our helicopters are bearing Poppies today for Armistice Day.
Here's critical care paramedic Tom preparing to take a two minute silence to remember.
#LestWeForget
#LestWeForget2020
πThis weekβs
#ViewFromTheCrew
is a snapshot of some exciting developments coming soon!
πDo you know what it is?
Comment your guesses below π
Today, on
#EmergencyServicesDay
, we'd like to thank all our emergency service colleagues in the Midlands who work tirelessly to serve our communities.
The Midlands Air Ambulance is proud to serve alongside the UK's other vital emergency services on
#999Day
and every day.
Each year, our collection tins raise over Β£300,000, which funds the fuel for the aircraft.
Despite people now carrying less change, each tin still raises on average Β£42.
Next time you see one of our red tins, remember, every penny really does make a difference π
Weβre delighted to announce that motorcycle legend James Whitham will be leading our Bike4Life Ride Out on 26th April!
Join us and take part in the 23-mile route from Meole Brace to RAF Cosford to raise funds for our lifesaving service
Book your place:
π· Imagine winning Β£3,000 this Christmas. What would you do with the cash?
ποΈ Play our
#Festive
#RapidResponse
#Raffle
today, and your dream could come true. You will also be helping to fund our lifesaving service in your area.
β‘οΈ Get your tickets now:
Are you a fan of
#Gogglebox
? Pete and Sophie Sandiford will be presenting an award at our Recognition Awards and Charity Ball this Friday!
#maacball
βοΈ
πΊ π¨ Just half an hour to go until Ambulance: Code Red on
@channel5_tv
which shows our crew responding to missions and providing advanced care to patients across the
#Midlands
. π¬ Tweet us if you'll be watching!
β Our crew can't work from home. π Last week they were tasked to 26 incidents including cardiac arrests, road traffic collisons, equestrian incidents, a fall, choking, heart attack and an industrial incident. β€οΈ We need your support more than ever:
We have some very exciting news!
MAAC's lifesaving work will be featured on BAFTA award winning documentary series,
#Ambulance
this Thursday 24th May! πΊ π
Find out more π
π This week's
#ViewFromTheCrew
features critical care paramedic Sarah with our Northern critical care car. Can you guess which part of the
#Midlands
she's in?
π¬ Comment your guess below π
π Well done to those who guessed last week's
#ViewFromTheCrew
. Our critical care paramedic, Sarah was in
#Stoke
#Staffordshire
β²οΈ Operating from strategically-based airbases, our crew can reach 90 per cent of the region within eight minutes.
β Find out β‘οΈ
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity relies solely on donations from the public and local businesses. Thank you for your support β€οΈ How many RTs can we get for
#ShareSunday
?
β€οΈ We are saddened to hear that one of our dedicated supporters, Dora Cooper, passed away, aged 105. π Dora began fundraising for us when she turned 100! π We'd like to pass on our condolences to Dora's family. Here's a picture of Dora with our crew from a few years ago.
π We're thrilled to announce that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recognised our dedication to excellence! Our airbase at Strensham, Worcestershire has been rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. Huge thanks to our incredible team for their hard work π
π°
Weβre delighted plans for our new airbase and charity HQ have been approved by Shropshire Council and our Board of Trustees. This game changer will improve our pre-hospital critical care service across the
#Midlands
.
π This week's
#ViewFromTheCrew
was taken during the summer! Can you guess where in the
#Midlands
critical care paramedic Ian is with our Southern critical care car.
π¬ Comment your guess below π
π The
@FIFAWorldCup
has kicked off, and we'd like to introduce one of our new products!
β½ These mini foam footballs will be great as a
#Christmas
stocking filler or for celebrating those all-important goals.
Score yours now β‘οΈ
#FIFA
#FIFAWorldCup
π This week is
#AirAmbulanceWeek
and without our crew, we simply would not be able to rapidly reach patients or save lives. β‘οΈ Please support our charity so we can continue to provide our pre-hospital emergency service:
π¨ Our critical care team work alongside
@OFFICIALWMAS
to deliver outstanding patient care across the Midlands. πΊ Watch them in action tonight in
#AmbulanceCodeRed
on
@5star_tv
at 9pm!
π A rise in interest rates means savings account rates are rising.
@TiptonCoseleyBS
offers a 30-Day Notice Midlands Air Ambulance Saver offering 0.40% gross/AER on account balances.
π· Through this scheme, our lifesaving service earns funds too.
β‘οΈ
#ThrowbackThursday
β Our charity has come a long way since launching in 1991, we've responded to more than 63,000 missions. β€οΈ Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the years and made these missions possible! β‘οΈ
Did you know, we receive no Government or National lottery funding?
Every lifesaving air ambulance mission we attend is funded by YOU, our generous supporters. π
π Yesterday we said a very fond farewell to Captain Mark Dennis, who has been flying with our charity for more than ten years. π He will be hugely missed by the aircrew and charity team and we wish him all the best in his new role with
@air_ambulance
!
A big happy birthday to the lovely Dora Cooper, who celebrated her 104th birthday yesterday!
Every year, Dora organises a birthday party to raise funds for MAAC! This year she has raised over Β£500, thank you Dora! π
π―οΈ Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Many will be lighting candles to remember loved ones who lost their lives in road traffic incidents. Join them and raise awareness of road safety. Find out about
#RoadSafetyWeek
β‘οΈ
#WDoR2022
π¨ Our dedicated flight paramedics and doctors have responded to over 62,000 incidents. β€οΈ Show your local lifesaving charity some love this
#ValentinesDay
- we couldn't do it without you! β‘οΈ
ποΈ Play our
#Festive
Rapid Response
#Raffle
with prizes ranging from Β£50 to Β£3,000!
π Not only could you be in with the chance to
#win
, but your purchase will help make lifesaving missions possible.
Buy your tickets here β‘οΈ
π Leaving a gift in a Will to our charity makes a real difference to our work. It is not just our dedicated crew who save lives but also the people who support our service.
π€ We've partnered with local solicitors to offer a free Will writing scheme.
β‘οΈ
Today marks the 29th Anniversary of our first mission! π A woman suffered a fall on the mountainside in Powys. π₯ The flight crew rushed to the scene, stabilised the patient then airlifted her to Herefordshire Hospital in 6 minutes! β‘οΈ
#SupportMAAC
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In May, we attended 23 cardiac arrests, four of which were in a remote area.
As well as getting patients to hospital quickly, our aircraft can also reach patients in remote locations that may not be accessible for land ambulances. π