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Cornwall Air Ambulance is the charity that provides critical care to the most seriously sick & injured people in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. The crew attend more than 1000 missions every year, & with no direct government support towards running costs, it relies on the generosity of people like you to keep flying.
When it comes to saving lives, every minute matters. The helicopter is on scene on average in just 12 minutes in mainland Cornwall & less than 30 minutes on the Isles of Scilly. The paramedic aircrew provide pre-hospital critical care at the scene of the incident.

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Around 60% of the missions are in response to medical incidents & the remainder are due to severe traumatic injuries, such as falls from height & road traffic collisions. One in four missions are for patients suffering cardiac arrest, while one in ten are to help children.

Taking to the skies in 1987, Cornwall Air Ambulance was the first air ambulance in the UK. It has now completed more than 29,000 missions, saving countless lives. Given the county’s isolated beaches, rural settlements & challenging road networks, Cornwall Air Ambulance is considered a lifeline by residents & visitors alike.

Our Critical Care

Cornwall Air Ambulance operates a br& new AW169 helicopter, a lifesaving A&E for the skies. But did you know that the crew also attend patients in two Rapid Response Vehicles? Learn how critical care is provided to patients who need it most.

How we are funded

It costs nearly £5m a year to operate the charity & you might be surprised to learn that Cornwall Air Ambulance does not receive any government funding towards running costs. That’s why we rely on the amazing support & generosity of our supporters to keep the helicopter flying.

How it Works

Did you know that on average it takes just 12 minutes from an initial 999 call to Cornwall Air Ambulance l&ing at the scene of somebody in critical need of urgent care? Find out how it works from calling 999 to the helicopter l&ing on your doorstep.

Our Patron

Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust is extremely proud to have HRH The Duchess of Cornwall as its Patron. The Duchess began her role as the first official patron of the charity in 2011 & lends her support to fundraising activities.

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Cornwall Air Ambulance team
Cornwall Air Ambulance paramedic team
Cornwall Air Ambulance helicopter parked in front of cows
Cornwall Air Ambulance Helicopter on Final Approach
Cornwall Air Ambulance helicopter flying over the Cornish coast
Cornwall Air Ambulance helicopter flying over beach
Cornwall Air Ambulance critical response team
Cornwall Air Ambulance Bo 105 helicopter
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