Delighted to welcome back @JohnSwinney@ScotGovFM to @ScotAirAmb Perth base today. The First Minister, who is the local MSP for Perthshire North, met with charity staff and our operational team to talk about the vital lifeline our air ambulance crews provide across the country.
The newest addition to SCAA’s fleet took just over 15 minutes to reach its first emergency today, airlifting a patient to hospital care in Aberdeen - a journey that would've take over an hour by road.
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Scotland’s most advanced air ambulance takes to the skies on its first mission 🚁
Thank you to all our donors for making this operational upgrade possible!
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We're currently looking for three new Trustees to join the Board of SCAA to bring constructive challenge, alternative perspectives and career experience to support our charity and help deliver our ambitious plans for the future.
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NEWS: The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act will officially take effect on April 6! 🎉 Thanks to the tireless efforts of our team here at Bliss, parents with babies born sick or premature will now have the right to take up to 12 weeks leave while their little ones receive hospital care. This vital new legislation ensures that families can focus on what matters most without the stress of returning to work too soon. Learn more about this important milestone and what it means for families here ⬇️
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Today, we unveil Operation Skyward. This year, SCAA will welcome a new, larger aircraft for Helimed 79 in Aberdeen. Our new Airbus H145 D3 will have Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) - an enhancement already live for Helimed 76 in Perth.
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Ahead of our St Andrew's Day ball this Saturday, we have opened our silent auction and prize draw!
This is a great chance to grab yourself a unique experience or product whilst helping SCAA get there in time to save lives.
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“I knew I was crashing, and I knew it was going to be severe."
RAF Officer Iain crashed his plane, resulting in life-changing injuries. SCAA as able to reach Iain to help on the scene and airlift him to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Read Iain's story here: https://t.co/o0PY4BGGO1
Today, Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) launches a bold new ambition! David Craig, SCAA’s Chief Executive, said: "SCAA exists to ensure that, ‘No one in Scotland should die because help cannot get there in time.’"
To find out more, click here: https://t.co/REE8amUFd6
SCAA played host to a visit from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care @neilcgray at the charity’s Perth HQ base earlier today.
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Air Ambulances UK’s BBC Lifeline appeal, featuring Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance, is now live! 🚁📺
Watch Riley's incredible story on BBC iPlayer, where we share how our crew helped save his life after a £2 coin became lodged in his throat. Watch here: https://t.co/KcQPusIpjb
In the summer, an extra £135,000 is needed each month to keep our rotors running and ensure we reach those most in need. Our 'Save Our Summer' appeal has launched to help raise the support needed for us to respond to every SOS this summer. To donate, visit https://t.co/5uQTgLzx5q