Posts by Hannah Mottershead
Study reveals East of England has UK’s highest 24/7 air ambulance coverage
Following the publication yesterday (4 February) of a study examining access to physician-led Helicopter Emergency Medical Services across the UK, Dr Simon Lewis, Executive Medical Director at Magpas Air Ambulance, said: “Magpas Air Ambulance became the first air ambulance charity in the East of England to provide pre-hospital emergency medicine 24/7 back in 2015 and…
Read More2025: Our busiest year on record
The Cambridgeshire-based charity, Magpas Air Ambulance, saw its busiest year on record in 2025, as the publicly funded emergency service was activated 1,948 times. Magpas Air Ambulance’s team of advanced doctors and paramedics are specially trained in pre-hospital emergency medicine and are therefore only called to the most seriously ill and injured patients across the…
Read MoreUniversal Studios in Bedfordshire, our second busiest county
Like many of you, we’re excited by the news this week that planning permission has now been granted for Universal Studios in Bedfordshire. We recognise the fantastic opportunities this brings to our community, and Magpas Air Ambulance is committed to working with all stakeholders and our emergency service partners to serve the growing population as…
Read MoreCharity staff win three national awards of excellence
Award winners Dr Simon Lewis, Nicola Cooper and Chris Carey Last week saw the return of the national Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence, an annual event celebrating the exceptional achievements, commitments and expertise of those within the air ambulance sector. Here in Cambridgeshire, Magpas Air Ambulance operates out of its base in Alconbury Weald 24/7,…
Read MoreBe a part of the lifesaving efforts this Christmas
For the clinicians on shift at Magpas Air Ambulance, this festive season will be like any other time of the year. The medical team at the Cambridgeshire-based charity will continue to be on call; ready to provide patients with vital, lifesaving care when every second counts. While families share gifts, laughter and moments under the…
Read MoreEast Anglia’s volunteer of the year
Jerry Porter, from Alconbury, has volunteered with Magpas Air Ambulance for just under two years. In that time, he’s donated hundreds of hours of his time, helped across all areas of the local charity and made a real and lasting impact not only on the lifesaving service, but the local community it serves. Recognised for…
Read MoreCambridge emergency services come together to save lives
The public are invited to free CPR training in the city centre for Restart a Heart Day. Local emergency and hospital teams are joining forces this October to help the public become lifesavers, with free CPR training events taking place across Cambridge in the lead-up to Restart a Heart Day… Culminating in a city-centre training…
Read MoreDiane’s remarkable recovery
Diane was a successful showjumper “I woke up face down on the floor. I couldn’t feel anything from my shoulders down, and could only wonder how long it would take for someone to find me.” This was the terrifying experience Diane from Cambridgeshire found herself in, after her horse stumbled and she was propelled headfirst…
Read MoreEmergency training for emergency flights
The Magpas Air Ambulance team is made up of the most advanced clinicians, who have decades of experience and complete specialist training in order to provide lifesaving medical care to critically ill and injured patients across the region. However, there is another team of professionals working with them every day, ensuring the medics can get…
Read MoreCharity members up for national awards
Air Ambulances UK, the national body supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, has revealed the shortlist of nominees for the Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence 2025. And local charity, Magpas Air Ambulance, has three contenders in the running this year. The prestigious awards recognise the exceptional critical care skills, commitment, and…
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