Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance flies 1,159 lifesaving missions in 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has released its mission statistics for 2025, highlighting the vital role it continues to play in delivering critical care across the region.

The Charity was called to 1,159 missions over the past year – a reminder of the lifesaving difference made possible by public support. In total, the critical care team responded to 97 emergencies in Bath over the past year, delivering hospital-level critical care to people across the city when it mattered most.

From Lansdown to Larkhall, and Twerton to Widcombe, the crew attended a range of incidents – from road traffic collisions to serious medical emergencies. The Royal United Hospital in Bath was also the most frequent destination for patients to receive further treatment, with 99 people transferred from across the region.

This highlights the hospital’s vital role and the importance of the Charity’s ability to reach it quickly when every second counts.

Chief executive designate Barbara Gray said:
“Behind every number is a real person – someone’s loved one. These figures show
just how vital our work is, and I couldn’t be prouder of our team. We’re so grateful
to everyone who supports us and helps keep this lifesaving service running.”

The Charity responded to emergencies across the region, with particularly high numbers of missions in Swindon – including Cricklade, Highworth and Royal Wootton Bassett – where the crew attended 188 incidents.

The Charity responded to emergencies across the region, Chippenham saw 97 missions, followed by Salisbury and surrounding areas such as Amesbury, Tidworth and Tisbury with 83, and Trowbridge with 82. The critical care team also responded to 56 incidents in Devizes, 49 in Warminster and Mere, and 45 in Melksham. Other areas included Calne (30), Marlborough
(28), Bradford-on-Avon (24), Westbury (38), Corsham (17), Malmesbury (14) and
Pewsey (9).

The data reveals that critical care doctors were on board for 61% of mission attended, enabling the crew to deliver enhanced clinical interventions at the scene. These include complex procedures such as advanced pain management, anaesthesia and emergency surgery.

2025 Mission Map

Over the past year, the crew transferred 333 patients to several major hospitals across the region, ensuring they received the urgent care they needed. The three most frequent destinations were Royal United Hospital in Bath, with 99 patients, followed by Southmead Hospital in Bristol with 93, and Great Western Hospital in Swindon with 43 patients transferred.

With no direct government funding, the Charity relies on donations from local people and businesses to continue flying and saving lives.

There are many ways to support the Charity – from joining the lottery to taking on a fundraising challenge. Visit wiltshirebathairambulance.org.uk to find out more.

Your support saves lives.