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Air Ambulance Week 2021 - Do you have two hours to spare?
We have lots of opportunities to shout about the life-saving work our air ambulance does.
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July 2021 marks the busiest month in over four years for EAAA
With more people staying in the UK this summer the demand on resources like the air ambulance is expected to increase.
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Double amputee and former EAAA patient Shaun Whiter to start Chariots of Fire Race in September
Five years ago, Shaun was involved in a life-changing accident which resulted in both of his legs being amputated
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EAAA launch first PHEM research conference: Breaking Barriers
EAAA is shining a spotlight on clinical research by holding the charity’s first dedicated online conference
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EAAA recognised as Employer of the Year at National SME Business Awards
On Wednesday 28 July EAAA was honoured to win the SME National Business Gold Award for Employer of the Year.
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Blood is now available on every mission
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is now permanently able to deliver blood transfusions as a core part of its service
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EAAA Doctors, CEO and former patient to take on Chariots of Fire race
A team from East Anglian Air Ambulance will be amongst hundreds of relay runners taking part in Cambridge
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A message from our new CEO, Matthew Jones
Earlier this month I officially took over from Patrick Peal as CEO of this remarkable charity.
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Royal Humane Society Award for CPR at Suffolk Pub
Bystander CPR which saved a young man’s life last year has been recognised with award