Who we are
London’s Air Ambulance is the charity that delivers an expert team of doctors, paramedics and pilots to London’s roadside, when someone is critically injured.
Using a helicopter from 08:00 to sunset, and rapid response cars at night or in adverse weather situations, London’s Air Ambulance can get there in time to make a difference. We perform innovative and potentially life-saving procedures usually found in the emergency department on scene, such as open chest surgery, blood transfusions and general anaesthetic.
We can be by the patient's side within minutes of injury and with our specialised skills and unmatched exprience, we can save lives where others can't. By providing intervention as quickly as possible after injury, we aim to give patients the best chance of survival, and best quality of life, after traumatic injury.
We treat an average of six patients every day, but we're a charity, with 95% of our funding reliant on public support.
Our people
Since we were founded in 1989, our charity has grown from just a few pioneers to a wide team of operational crew and fundraising staff.
How we are funded
London’s Air Ambulance is a charity. We rely on public donations and fundraising. We work closely with the NHS, but we are not an NHS organisation.
Our Vision
To bring hope to every one of our patients across London, when they need us most, where they need us most.
Our Mission
To use everything we know, our specialist skills and unmatched experience to save lives and ensure the best outcomes for every one of our patients and their families.
Our fleet
London’s Air Ambulance reaches critically injured patients via helicopter from 08:00 to sunset, and rapid response cars at night or in adverse weather conditions, bringing complex medical to the roadside when it's needed most.
Our Values
1 Compassionate
We care about people and put them at the heart of everything we do. We are kind, respectful and always keen to listen to feedback.
2 Courageous
We are prepared to achieve our mission in challenging environments. We are authentic, honest and not afraid to challenge and take calculated risks.
3 Pioneering
We embrace and lead change through our innovation and creativity. We are constantly learning, both from our successes and from our failures, to make sure we are always striving to improve.
Careers
Exceptional care requires exceptional people.
Whether it’s our pilots, fire crew or charity staff, every member of our team provides critical support to keep our life-saving service running.
Reports and Finances
Browse our Annual Review documents which detail our key achievements and milestones. You'll also find comments from our CEO and Medical Director, our financial reports and our key mission data, alongside patient stories, highlights and more.
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Without the support of the London community it would not be possible to continue our life-saving work.