The first-ever London Trauma Conference occurred, meaning London became home to one of the most prestigious trauma education and research events in the world, led by Dr Gareth Davies and Prof David Lockey.

About London Trauma Conference

The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, visited London's Air Ambulance Charity in the aftermath of 7 July 2005 bombings.

Image: Ken Livingstone during his visit with Dr Gareth Davies, Medical Director at London's Air Ambulance

A royal visit in recognition of London's Air Ambulance's contribution during the capital's emergency medical response to the 7 July 2005 bombings took place shortly after the incident.

Image: HM the Queen at London's Air Ambulance Charity.

On 7 July 2005, London’s Air Ambulance dispatched 18 medical teams to the sites of the London bombings, helping to triage and treat over 700 patients. Sadly 52 people were killed in the series of coordinated terrorist attacks in central London, which targeted civilians using the public transport system during the morning rush hour.

London's Air Ambulance Charity gained recognition abroad for its governance, patient care standards and life-saving innovation. It is now a world-leading institution.

Image: Japanese translation of The Study of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in London

Potters Bar Train Crash - 10 May 2002

Seven people were killed and 70 injured when a train derailed in Hertfordshire. London’s Air Ambulance delivered advanced trauma teams to the scene of the incident and helped coordinate the emergency medical response, working alongside the London Ambulance Service.

The Physician Response Unit (PRU) was launched. Operated by London's Air Ambulance, the PRU responds to medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrests. It operates in the area around The Royal London Hospital, including the City and East London. Now expanded, but with the same focus of getting care to the patient where they need it, it continues to serve the local community to the present day.

The first Driver Standards Manager was appointed. Paul Smith was made responsible for managing our fleet of rapid response cars and training our paramedics to drive on blue lights through night-time London quickly and safely.

London’s Air Ambulance Charity and Virgin called for support from the public, in particular the business community of London. “I go back to the benefit to a commercial company of spending some of its profits on a very worthwhile and very public operation. For companies, this is tax deductible stuff,” said Andrew Cameron, Chief Executive of London's Air Ambulance.

Paddington Train Crash - 5 October 1999

Two trains collided, sadly resulting in 31 deaths and over 220 people being injured. London’s Air Ambulance delivered four advanced trauma teams to the site and helped coordinate the emergency medical response, alongside the London Ambulance Service.