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Emergency Air Ambulance Cover in Shropshire

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity  delivers emergency pre-hospital critical care across Shropshire. From the rolling hills of the Shropshire countryside to busy towns like Telford and Shrewsbury, our helicopters and critical care cars ensure rapid access to lifesaving treatment.
Emergency Air Ambulance Cover in Shropshire

Fast Response Across Shropshire

In 2024 alone, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity responded to 665 missions across Shropshire. Behind every number is a person in urgent need — and our teams are there, delivering expert care when it matters most.

  • We’re called to serious incidents including traumatic injuries, cardiac arrests, strokes and medical collapses.
  • Remote locations and limited road access mean our air support can make the critical difference between life and death.
  • Our doctors and paramedics bring hospital-level treatment to the scene, stabilising patients before transfer.
  • We operate seven days a week, 365 days a year — reaching patients quickly when time is everything.

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Our air ambulance regularly lands in school fields, rural farms and public parks across Shropshire — bringing emergency care directly to those in need, even in the most unexpected places.
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Critical Missions in Shropshire

Our aircrew regularly responds to life-threatening incidents across Shropshire, delivering advanced pre-hospital care when every minute counts.

  • Woman Airlifted After Road Traffic Collision: A woman sustained serious injuries following a collision in Shropshire. Our helicopter crew provided critical care at the roadside before airlifting her to the major trauma centre at Royal Stoke University Hospital.
  • Multi-Vehicle Incident in Oswestry: One person was airlifted and two others were transported by land ambulance following a road traffic collision in Oswestry. Our team worked alongside land crews to provide stabilising treatment at the scene.
  • Dual Airlift to Major Trauma Centre: Two patients were seriously injured in a collision and required urgent treatment. Both were flown by air ambulance to Royal Stoke University Hospital for advanced trauma care.

Our Operations Across Shropshire

We operate in partnership with West Midlands Ambulance Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, and other local emergency services. In rural areas, we may also work alongside Mountain Rescue teams to help access patients in challenging terrain.

This collaborative approach ensures the best possible outcome for patients across the county, regardless of location or complexity of the incident.

Hospitals We Frequently Transfer Patients To

Patients in Shropshire benefit from rapid transfer to specialist hospitals thanks to our air ambulance and critical care teams. Depending on the severity and type of injury or illness, we regularly fly to:

  • Royal Stoke University Hospital – A major trauma centre for patients with serious injuries.
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham – Offering advanced surgical and neurological care.
  • University Hospital Coventry – A key trauma and emergency care provider for the region.
  • Princess Royal Hospital, Telford – A local receiving hospital for urgent care cases.
  • Royal Shrewsbury Hospital – Supporting a wide range of emergency admissions in western Shropshire.

These partnerships ensure that patients receive timely, specialist treatment—often making the difference between life and death.

 

Emergency Access Across Shropshire

Thanks to our helicopter capability, we can land in a wide variety of locations to bring emergency care directly to patients. Whether responding in the countryside or more populated areas, our teams are able to reach the scene quickly.

We regularly attend incidents in remote rural areas like the Shropshire Hills and Clun Forest. In urban locations such as Shrewsbury, Oswestry, and Telford, our critical care cars provide fast, specialist support where air deployment may not be needed.

Why Our Air Ambulance Service Is Vital for Shropshire

Shropshire’s vast rural areas, winding roads, and remote communities make rapid emergency response a real challenge. Our helicopter and critical care cars ensure patients receive lifesaving care wherever they are — whether that’s in central Telford or on the slopes of the Long Mynd.

How You Can Support Our Work in Shropshire

Ways to Get Involved Locally

Fundraising Events

  • Join our Shropshire Challenge Walk
  • Host a fundraising event at your school, workplace or community centre
  • Take part in our sponsored skydive or cycle ride

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Real Stories - How our Air Ambulance Has Helped in Shropshire

From a Patient:
 “Something like this makes you appreciate everything, especially the little things.”

Craig Harris, former patient

Crew Insights:
“With its mix of farmland, hills and market towns, Shropshire demands a fast, flexible emergency response and that’s exactly what we deliver by air and car.”

 Dr Jon Bingham
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