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 281 times to North Somerset in 2025; more than five times a week on average to help someone in urgent need.

In April 2024 we opened our first shop in North Somerset. It is located on Portishead High Street and if you've not been before, we can't wait to see you there! find out more about our shops over on our retail web page.

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.

2025 North Somerset missions in numbers:

281

Call-outs to North Somerset

Up from 277 in 2024

102 by helicopter

Up from 72 in 2024

179 by critical care car

Compared to 205 in 2024

173

Medical emergencies

Up from 167 in 2024

108

Trauma incidents

Compared to 110 in 2024

We were called to North Somerset 281 times in 2025, up from 277 times in 2024 and 262 times in 2023.

Meet Jeni - Supporter Engagement Coordinator for North Somerset

Jeni's Q&A

North Somerset Hotspot

I’m a big fan of a cold plunge so love Clevedon Marine Lake. I always feel refreshed after a visit.

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 Weston Super Half, 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!

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.”

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