London's Air Ambulance Blog (HEMS)

London's Air Ambulance Mission Data

Have you ever wondered what sort of calls the helicopter or rapid response cars respond to on an average day? The truth is that there is no average day, the calls can vary enormously both in quantity, location and type. A breakdown of daily missions completed by both helicopter and rapid response cars between February and May 2008 is now available on our official website.

The figures illustrate just how different our work can be on a day-to-day basis, and just how important our service is to the people of London.

For more information visit our website and click on 'About Us' and 'Mission Data'

Biggin Hill International Air Fair 2008

From June 7th to June 8th 2008, London's Air Ambulance staff and rapid response vehicles will be attending the Biggin Hill International Air Fair. We are thrilled to announce that the Charity has been nominated as Charity of the Year at Biggin Hill, and are looking forward to attending this fantastic event once more.

You may have seen us at Biggin Hill over the last few years, standing out from the crowd in our bright orange flight suits, if you're planning to attend Biggin Hill in June do come over and say hello to the team, ask us any questions, and buy London's Air Ambulance merchandise.

For more information on the displays and exhibitors, and for ticket sales please click HERE

To read more about our partnership with Biggin Hill Airfield, click on the press release below:
Download biggin_hill_air_show_2008.pdf

Press Release

To coincide with a public collection at Epsom Mall on 14th - 16th March, We have released a new Press Release.

Click here to view Download epsom_mall_collection3.doc

Legacy Info Pack

Leaving a Legacy is a much worthwhile gift to grant a charity. For more information about how to go about leaving London's Air Ambulance a donation from you will, please click on the below link for an Information Pack 

Download leaving_a_legacy_info_sheet.doc
Download hems_gift_aid_form_2008.pdf

The Great Spitalfields Pancake Race!

This shrove Tuesday, get ready to don your finest frying pan and join the mayhem in Brick Lane! An afternoon of fun and flipping is in store, with costumed racers (in teams of four) competing for the grand prize of an engraved frying pan. Thanks to Alternative Arts London's Air Ambulance has been nominated as the designated charity for the event. 

Entry is free and all you need to do is turn up with your frying pan (all pancakes are provided) and silliest costume! Download your sponsorship form Download pancake_race_sponsorship_form.doc

Prizes are awarded included to the best dressed team! See last years photos.

The races will start at around midday and will be along Dray Walk at the
Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London E1 6QL nearest Tube: Aldgate East.

If you want any more information, please contact us

Charity Search Engines

When searching for something online it's so easy just to use one of the major search engines, most of us now have search boxes in our internet toolbars for ease. With just one tiny change, every single search you make online could help to raise money for a charity of your choice.

London's Air Ambulance are working with Everyclick.Com to raise money with just a click of the mouse, and in 2008 we are participating in a new campaign to promote the use of Everyclick as much as possible. The more people who use Everyclick on our behalf, the more money we raise, and the more chance we have of winning the incredible opportunity of designing a new advertising campaign to raise the profile of the charity, completely free.

So, if you've got a free moment today, why not download the Everyclick toolbar function, post a link on your facebook page, stick a button on your blog or website, or reset your homepage. If nothing else, it's a break from work that wont get you in trouble with the IT department

Merry Christmas to all from the Fundraising Team

To all our donors, supporters and crew,

                           HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

We have had a very successful couple of months at London's Air Ambulance which have included:

• The MPH Show at Earls Court (1st -4th November)
• Quiz Night hosted by Mary Anne Hobbs at Ace Cafe (23rd November)
• "Looking After London" - Christmas Event at St Bartholomew's Great Hall (29th November)
• Christmas Carols in Trafalgar Square and Lakeside Shopping Centre (13th and 15th December)
• Champagne and Cheque presentation at Claridges from Churston Heard ( 5th December)
• Any many other events and visits

Below are also November's and December's Press Releases from Publicasity

Download 2007_summaryfv.doc 

Download november_christmasfv.doc

Download everyclick_charity_challenge.pdf

1.           Name: Greg Hollis

2.         Position: HEMS Reg

3.           How did you become involved with HEMS? Word of mouth, chatting to Aussies who’d worked here before.

4.           How long have you worked for HEMS? 3 months

5.           What do you do in your spare time? Watch Australia beat northern hemisphere teams in the Rugby.  Play with my kids.

6.           What animal best describes you and why? Haven’t heard any animals describe me yet.

7.           What is your favourite part of working for HEMS? Team

8.           What is the most challenging aspect of working for HEMS? Navigation around London in the HEMS car.

9.           Love or Hate Marmite? What’s that – go for vegemite!

10.       If your house were burning down, what would you save? Kids, wife, photos.

11.       What was the last movie you watched? Harry Potter

12.       What CD is in your CD player at the moment? None

13.       What was the last thing you ate? Cappuccino

14.       Your daily routine: New one each day

Christmas Cards

A selection of stylish and affordable Christmas Cards are now availiable to order with 51p of the price going to London's Air Ambulance. Why not donate and organise Christmas at the same time!

The cards are provided by Studio 51 who provides the cards to a number of UK charities and can create the designs of your choice in many different styles and colours. All cards come with London's Air Ambulance's new logo printed inside.

To order your cards simply click here.

Evening Standard coverage a success!!!

This week's release of various articles putting London's Air Ambulance in the spotlight has reaped great rewards!!

We have received a great response from the public in terms of donations and supportive phonecalls along with valuble and positive feedback from corporate sources!

to view the main article which was published on Tuesday, click HERE