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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 1d

NEWS: 'Wife gave me 6-word warning before I left home - hours later, I was technically dead'

Our critical care team responded to Ian after a cardiac arrest. Read more about his story in the Mirror. ⬇️ www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...

'Wife gave me 6-word warning before I left home - hours later, I nearly died'

Ian Jurd's life was saved by his good friend while the pair were playing badminton - and if it hadn't been for Dave Mills, he wouldn't have survived

www.mirror.co.uk

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 2d

This Restart a Heart Day, read Ian's story and see the life-saving difference early CPR and defibrillation can make. www.hiowaa.org/restart-a-he... #RestartAHeartDay

Restart a Heart Day: Patient reunited with life-saving crew | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

For Restart a Heart Day, Hampshire man Ian has reunited with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance doctor who helped save his life.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 2d

Fewer than 1-in-10 people in the UK survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. And for every minute without CPR and defibrillation, the chance of survival reduces by up to 10%.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 2d

Do you know how to perform CPR? In September 2024, 76-year-old Ian suddenly collapsed at his local village hall. His friend immediately started CPR. Ian was shocked with a defibrillator six times in an attempt to restart his heart. #RestartAHeartDay

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 3d

This Free Wills Month, find out how you can leave a life-saving gift and help us be there for more patients like James. farewill.com/hiowaa-oct25... #FreeWillsMonth

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 3d

In 2022, James was involved in a head-on collision. Because someone left a gift in their Will, we were able to be there for him when he needed us the most.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 4d

It's only with your support that we were able to be there 182 times last month. Thank you for being life-savers. 💚💛

See September's full mission breakdown on our website. www.hiowaa.org/september-20...

September 2025 mission breakdown | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance responded to 182 emergencies throughout September. Read our monthly report to find out more.

www.hiowaa.org

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 4d

In September, we responded to 182 emergencies across the region. An average on six missions a day. We responded to:

🚁 118 emergencies by air.
🚗 64 emergencies by road.
📅 Tuesday was our busiest day.
🕚 11am, 2pm and 5pm were our busiest hours.
📍 Southampton was our most called to area.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 10d

Did you catch the harvest moon yesterday? One of our Supporter Engagement Officers did with our replacement helicopter, G-BZRS, flying past! 🚁🌕

Orange harvest moon in the sky. A yellow helicopter is also flying in the sky.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 12d

Our helicopter went away at the weekend for it's annual service, so you'll see us responding in our replacement helicopter from our partners at Babcock, G-BZRS. 💛🚁

Our replacement has the same capabilities and is ready to help us continue carrying out our life-saving service across the region.

Two helicopters on the ground. One is green and yellow, the other yellow.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 19d

MISSION REPORT: Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight we responded to 50 emergencies last week.

🚁 34 missions by air.
🚗 16 missions by road.
🚨 11 missions on Tuesday alone, making this our busiest day last week.

Thank you for keeping us flying and saving lives. 💚💛

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 24d

It's only with your support that we were able to be there for our patients when they needed us the most. Read August's full mission breakdown on our website. www.hiowaa.org/august-2025-...

August 2025 mission breakdown | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance responded to 274 emergencies throughout August. Read our monthly report to find out more.

www.hiowaa.org

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 24d

In August, we responded to 237 emergencies across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and beyond. This included:

🚁158 incidents by air.
🚗 79 incidents by road.
📅 Saturday was our busiest day.
🕙 11am was our busiest hour.

📸 PHEM Trainee Dr Matt

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 25d

MISSION REPORT: Last week we responded to 32 emergencies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This included:

19 missions by air. 🚁
13 missions by road. 🚗

Your support makes every mission possible. Thank you for helping us to be #ThereForYou. 💚💛

📸 @ambientlife.bsky.social

Yellow and green helicopter outside the airbase. Crew member is walking around the helicopter preforming pre-flight checks.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · 29d

When the call comes in, it takes us just four minutes to be airborne and on our way to where we're needed the most. 🚁

And so far this year, we've responded to 1,050 emergencies by air. A huge thank you to Clare Young for capturing one of these life-saving missions in action. 📹💚

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · Sep 15

MISSION REPORT: We responded to 38 emergencies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight last week. Our busiest day was Thursday, we responded to 10 emergencies in just one day.

23 missions by air. 🚁
15 missions by road. 🚗

Thank you for keeping us flying and saving lives. 💚💛

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · Sep 10

MISSION REPORT: In just the first week of September, we responded to 46 emergencies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

📅 Our busiest day was Monday — 10 emergencies in a single day.
🚁 29 missions by air.
🚑 17 missions by road.

Every mission starts with you. 💚💛

📸 @ambientlife.bsky.social

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today on Emergency Services Day, we say a huge thank you to all emergency service teams across the UK. We’re proud to stand alongside our 999 colleagues every day. 🚑🚒🚓🚁 #999Day

📸 @ambientlife.bsky.social

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · Sep 8

Read more about the donation from The Monday Charitable Trust and the news on our website. www.hiowaa.org/operation-ai...

Operation Airbase appeal hits £2 million in 12 months | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Thanks to your support, our Operation Airbase appeal has reached the £2 million mark just one year after it launched.

www.hiowaa.org

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · Sep 8

A huge thank you to the 8,654 supporters who’ve donated so far, you’re helping us reach our £3.6 million goal so we can save more lives, faster. We're not there yet, but your incredible support and donations brings us closer.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're so thrilled to share we've reached the £2 million mark towards building our new airbase in Southampton. An enormous £240,000 donation from The Monday Charitable Trust has helped us achieve this major milestone and will fund a dedicated visitor centre at the new base.

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OnTheWight @onthewight.com · Sep 8

The charity is aiming to raise £3.6 million to convert and equip its newly purchased airbase and headquarters in Southampton

#iwnews #IsleofWight @hiowaa.bsky.social

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance reaches £2 million milestone in appeal

The charity is aiming to raise £3.6 million to convert and equip its newly purchased airbase and headquarters in Southampton

onthewight.com

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · Sep 6

TWO WEEKS TO GLOW! ✨🏃‍➡️

Don’t miss your chance to take part in Southampton Dash in the Dark – our unforgettable, glow-in-the-dark 5K run!

Registration closes Monday 15 September, so sign up today to secure your place. https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SouthamptonDashintheDark2025

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Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferry @redfunnelferry.bsky.social · Sep 4

Just one month to go until @hiowaa.bsky.social Dash in the Dark heads for the #IsleofWight for a 5k with a difference!🏃‍♀️

Dash in the Dark returns for a third year to the The Royal Isle of Wight County Showground on Saturday 4 October 2025.

Find out more 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0mNk060

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance @hiowaa.bsky.social · Sep 2

Every day, we can respond to a variety of incidents. So far we've experienced a particular surge in calls throughout the year for assaults, road traffic collisions and cardiac arrests. Thanks to your incredible support, we’re able to reach every patient in need — whether by road or by air. 💚🚁🚗

Yellow and green helicopter has landed on a field to respond to a nearby mission.

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