Cornwall Air Ambulance

Cornwall Air Ambulance Emergency helicopter service for Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. Your charity, saving lives.
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Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust exists to provide a platform for information and education about the air ambulance and to fundraise to meet the costs of flying the helicopter. Fundraising efforts are strongly supported and driven by the community in Cornwall, as well as by visitors from outside the county who also become involved. Fundraising can take many forms including sports events, village fairs

, charity evenings, sponsored events, and much much more. If you would like to find out more about fundraising for CAAT please get in touch. Charity representatives are also sometimes available to give talks to community groups or schools to raise awareness of the vital work of the air ambulance. Cornwall Air Ambulance runs the Mission Maker lottery to win a top prize of £1,000 each week. For information and advice on gambling visit https://www.begambleaware.org

Today we're taking a closer look at another essential piece of equipment that your crew carry with them to every mission...
28/08/2026

Today we're taking a closer look at another essential piece of equipment that your crew carry with them to every mission.

These pieces of lifesaving kit are Laryngoscopes.

This device is predominantly used during the placement of an endotracheal tube to secure a patient’s airway but also used for other invasive airway procedures. The image shows an assortment of Laryngoscope types and sizes.

Your crew are attending patients 365 days a year and equipment like this is one of many that can help save a life.

26/08/2026

In today’s video, our Head of Operations, Alf, gives us an insight into the vital role his team plays behind the scenes, helping to keep the many moving parts of your charity working safely and efficiently. 🚁

Our shops will be open this Bank Holiday Monday from 10am until 4pm. 🛍️Come along, pick up a quality, pre-loved bargain...
25/08/2026

Our shops will be open this Bank Holiday Monday from 10am until 4pm. 🛍️

Come along, pick up a quality, pre-loved bargain or two and support your charity. We look forward to seeing you!

Have you ever considered volunteering and have a few hours a week to spare? If so, pick up a Groundcrew application form when visiting our shops. ❤️

We're loving this fantastic picture recently taken by one of your Critical Care Paramedics, Tom, from inside the cockpit...
23/08/2026

We're loving this fantastic picture recently taken by one of your Critical Care Paramedics, Tom, from inside the cockpit. 🚁

Does anybody recognise the view below?

Thank you for keeping your helicopters flying and your crew providing critical care across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, 365 days a year. ❤️

Today we're showcasing another essential piece of equipment that your crew carry with them to every mission.This piece o...
21/08/2026

Today we're showcasing another essential piece of equipment that your crew carry with them to every mission.

This piece of lifesaving kit is a EPOC Blood Gas Analyser.

This is a portable Blood Gas machine and is used for analysing arterial or venous blood samples.

Your crew are attending patients 365 days a year and equipment like this is one of many that can help save a life.

19/08/2026

We are often asked what the role of a pilot is once your crew have safely landed on scene. 🚁

In today's video, one of your pilots, Rich, offers insight into some of the things he is considering whilst our patients are receiving critical care.

National Blood Bike Day!! Thank you so much to our friends at Cornwall Blood Bikes, both past and present, for the inval...
14/08/2026

National Blood Bike Day!! Thank you so much to our friends at Cornwall Blood Bikes, both past and present, for the invaluable service you continue to provide day in, day out, to the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Your dedication and commitment has, and continues to save lives, providing our crew with the blood they need to carry on each mission. You are all amazing ❤️

12/08/2026

With the hot weather continuing to encourage us all outside, we got a few moments to speak to your Critical Care Paramedic, Chris about how he manages to unwind away from his role at Cornwall Air Ambulance. 🏄🌞

Newly released statistics show that the first six months of 2026 were busy for your crew, who were tasked to 470 mission...
08/08/2026

Newly released statistics show that the first six months of 2026 were busy for your crew, who were tasked to 470 missions.

Our figures show that 192 of those were trauma incidents, 146 were medical related incidents, 127 were cardiac arrests and 5 inter-hospital transfers were also carried out.

It is thanks to you and your incredible ongoing support that we can continue to be there, 365 days a year, for those who are critically ill or injured right across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Thank you. 🚁❤️

https://cornwallairambulancetrust.org/support/

Today we're shining the spotlight on another essential piece of equipment that your crew carry with them to every missio...
07/08/2026

Today we're shining the spotlight on another essential piece of equipment that your crew carry with them to every mission.

This piece of lifesaving kit is a IO Drill. When IV access can't be achieved, a needle an be placed into the bone marrow through which drugs, fluids and blood can be administered. This device is used with specialised needles to drill the metal cannulas into the bone.

We carry three different sizes of needle for different sizes of patient and placement of the cannulas.

Your crew are attending patients 365 days a year and equipment like this is one of many that can help save a life.

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Trevithick Downs
Newquay
TR84DY

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