Health & Wellbeing Community & Social Justice 2023
London's Air Ambulance Charity

Annual Review and Impact Report 2022/23

London's Air Ambulance Charity treated 2,037 critically injured patients in 2022/23, an increase from 1,773 the previous year. The Physician Response Unit treated a further 3,502 patients, managing 77% in the community. The charity raised £16 million from supporters and launched the Up Against Time appeal to fund new helicopters, securing a record £3 million pledge. The service operates 24/7 across London and costs £15 million annually to run.

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📋About

Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) by day; rapid response cars by night and adverse weather; Physician Response Unit (PRU) in North East London; Institute of Pre-Hospital Care training and education; pre-hospital care research including SWIFT whole blood trial

📊Key Metrics

2,037 patients treated due to critical injury and medical emergencies (up from 1,773 in 2022) Key Metric 1
3,502 patients treated by the Physician Response Unit (PRU), with 77% managed in the community Key Metric 2
£16 million raised from supporters, with 96% of income from public support Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • Up Against Time appeal launched to raise £15 million for two new helicopters, including a record £3 million pledge from the London Freemasons
  • £15 million cost to provide 24/7 advanced trauma service across London, serving 10 million residents and visitors
  • PRU expanded to third car covering Barking, Havering and Redbridge, broadening community emergency medicine across North East London

📍Geography

London

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