
GWAAC is the air ambulance for North Somerset
North Somerset hugs the 24 mile coastline from Portishead down to Weston-super-Mare and dives along the tops of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty over to beautiful Blagdon Lake and the stunning Magnas.
Alongside a growing arts and cultural scene in Weston and a number of charming towns, there are endless countryside and coastal walks and outdoor activities across the district.
We were called out 211 times to North Somerset in 2022; more than four times a week on average to help someone in urgent need.
You can find us at some of the biggest and best events in the region, including Weston Air Festival, Dig for Victory and Mud Master.

2022 North Somerset missions in numbers:
Call outs to North Somerset

143 by Critical Care Car

68 by Helicopter
Medical emergencies
Trauma incidents
Meet Philippa - Supporter Engagement Coordinator for North Somerset
Philippa's Q&A

Dick's Story
When retired policeman Dick Berry, left his doctor’s surgery on the morning of 2 February 2013, things took an unexpected turn for the worse when he crashed his van not more than fifty yards away. Dick’s survival was down to teamwork and unbelievably good luck. As former GWAAC Critical Care Doctor, Dr Leon Roberts says, “Dick lucked out with his chain of survival. On another day, it might not have worked.”