GWAAC is the air ambulance for Bath and North East Somerset

Flanked by the suburbs of Bristol and the hills of the Mendips and Cotswolds, Bath and North East Somerset boasts the second largest stone circle in Britain, the beautiful Chew Valley Lake and of course the Roman Spa of Bath.

Our Critical Care Team were called 121 times to Bath and North East Somerset in 2025. That’s over two people each week who were given the best chance of a positive outcome, thanks to their local air ambulance.

In 2024 we opened two charity shops in B&NES to help fund our lifesaving service; one on Moorland Road in Bath and our newest shop on Keynsham High Street. Our shop staff have been enjoying welcoming all the local customers.
Find out more about our High Street shops on our retail web page.

You will also find us at the Bath Festival of Motoring and of course the Bath Half Marathon.

2025 Bath and North East Somerset missions in numbers:

121

Call-outs to B&NES

Compared to 123 in 2024

41 by helicopter

Up from 35 in 2024

80 by critical care car

Compared to 88 in 2024

Medical emergencies

Up from 65 in 2024

Trauma incidents

Compared to 58 in 2024

We were called out to Bath and North East Somerset 121 times in 2025 compared to 123 times in 2024 and 101 times in 2023.

Meet Jeni - Supporter Engagement Coordinator for B&NES

Jeni's Q&A

B&NES Hotspot

Since arriving in the city of Bath as a student, it’s firmly been one of my favourite places in the world so it’s very hard to pick, the city is just so beautiful. If I had to it would be Worley Weir on a sunny day or The Oven for a pizza.

Tell us about your supporters

GWACC’s supporters are incredible, it’s been so inspiring to see their passion and generosity first hand. We can only go out and help people due to their generosity, so I hope they know what a key step they are in the chain of survival.

Favourite fundraiser

I love fundraisers that bring people together, so I love big events like the Great Bristol Run, where we see so many people coming together to not just participate but also support the fundraisers.

What Surprised You Most About GWAAC

The sheer amount of expertise the clinical team have. The years of experience and specialist training it takes to fly with the crew is really staggering, they’re definitely who I’d want coming to treat me in an emergency.

Favourite Thing About Working for GWAAC

The people, the team have been so incredibly welcoming and it’s so clear how dedicated they are to the cause. While the contents of our work can sometimes be upsetting, both the staff and volunteers are so full of kindness and compassion that I am genuinely still able to enjoy my job.

Favourite food

I’m a great lover of cheese in all its forms, from on a cracker with chutney or melted onto some nachos. But I think a fondu might just beat everything out for top spot even if it will send me into a food coma!

Top TV recommendation

I’ve recently binge watched The Pitt (NowTV) and I often find myself rewatching Pride and Prejudice, the 1995 Colin Firth version obviously!

Alex's Story

“I remember lying on the ground knowing I had a massive injury and just praying for help soon! The air ambulance flew over just as the first ground crew arrived, the relief was massive because I knew the sound of the helicopter was my best hope!”

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GWAAC pilot and Bath Resident Rich

Being based in Bath, I feel lucky to have such a wonderful charity local to me and one that I can fly for. I’m very aware that no one is immune to needing an air ambulance and it’s comforting to know that living in Bath, I have GWAAC.

Rich MacLaughlin

Meet Rich