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Apr 2 2020
Coronavirus a ‘challenge’ charity hopes to overcome to raise £6m for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
As excitement builds towards the launch of the new aircraft, which will be put into active service tomorrow, charity bosses have been left to overcome one problem: how to raise money to keep it in the air. As with scores of charities up and down the country, SCAA has been hit hard by the government measures...Read More -
Apr 1 2020
North-east paramedic prepares to take to the skies in new SCAA helicopter
The paramedic described being enlisted to head up the new Aberdeen base of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance as “inspiring” when he spoke to the Press and Journal in January. Friday marks the launch of Helimed 79, which will save many lives and help paramedics reach emergencies in all...Read More -
Mar 31 2020
Scotland's new Helimed 79 will ‘absolutely and categorically’ save lives, doctor says
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA)’s long-awaited Helimed 79 will take to north-east skies later this week after it comes into service on Friday. As well as aiding those severely injured in road and industrial accidents, the crew will help transport the most poorly patients to hospital...Read More -
Mar 30 2020
COVID-19: We keep going – with your support
As we face the greatest medical crisis of our generation, the government and healthcare providers have issued important guidance to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. It’s difficult to know how long these measures will be in place, but one thing that remains constant is the daily provision of...Read More -
Mar 30 2020
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance boss ‘immensely proud’ of north-east crew for making this week’s launch possible
Coronavirus might have caused Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) to cancel a grand launch event, media access and a planned tour taking the aircraft around the region; but the crew will begin its lifesaving work on Friday. Like many workplaces across the country, the charity’s non-essential...Read More -
Mar 19 2020
Suzuki shifts up a gear to support Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Suzuki GB PLC is helping to keep Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) on the move with the donation of a Vitara for charity staff. The branded vehicle will be used by SCAA staff and volunteers as they take their fundraising and life-saving message across the whole of Scotland. Suzuki has donated use...Read More -
Mar 13 2020
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance reacts to Coronavirus guidance
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) today announced that it would be cancelling all future public engagement events for the foreseeable future in line with Government advice regarding COVID-19. The country's only charity-funded air ambulance embarks on hundreds of public engagement and fundraising...Read More -
Mar 12 2020
Non-essential visits to SCAA facilities are now suspended
The health and safety of our staff and supporters is of the utmost importance to us at Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance. In light of the current situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the daily changes to the Government guidelines, we feel it is important for us to protect our staff and...Read More -
Mar 3 2020
SCAA's Aberdeen-based Helimed 79 ‘really getting close’ to take off
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has shared a video of the finishing touches being made to the EC135 T2E, ahead of final testing. Teams at Babcock have spent the last few months overhauling the air ambulance ahead of its move to the Aberdeen. Now, as well as the aircraft being loaded with...Read More -
Feb 22 2020
SCAA unveils new fundraiser to raise £6m for Aberdeen-based helimed
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) has hired Kate Loades as its community fundraiser for the north. Her first job will be aiding the charity in meeting its hefty £6m target ahead of its new helicopter taking off for missions at the end of March. SCAA has currently raised around half...Read More