News
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Charity CEO and founder Patrick Peal to retire in June
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has announced today that its CEO, Patrick Peal, will be retiring from the charity
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EAAA pilot promoted to Captain ahead of 24/7 flying
A huge congratulations to Norwich-based pilot Rob Gleave, who was recently promoted to Captain!
Research, Audit, Innovation and Development at EAAA
EAAA is proud to have a dedicated clinical research arm, known as RAID. Find more about what RAID does to help patients
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Easter Lottery Draw Dates
Due to it falling on a bank holiday, we will be changing the date of one of our weekly lottery draws.
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London Luton Airport three year charity partnership
Staff at London Luton Airport have chosen to support EAAA over the next three years, alongside Luton Foodbank.
EAAA hosts first International Women’s Day panel discussion
For the first time we hosted a live panel discussion with 6 inspirational women of the HEMS world. Watch on demand here.
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New Butterfly ultrasound device to transform care
EAAA is now using an innovative handheld ultrasound device on every mission following a successful trial
EAAA encourage more women to take on frontline roles
EAAA is encouraging more women into frontline helicopter emergency medical service roles this International Women’s Day
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Covid-19 vaccine Q&A with our crew
We got four of our doctors together to talk about their the Covid-19 vaccine and answer your top ten questions.