2. History of EAAA 2000 - 2018 Launched in 2000
Service began flying in January 2001, with Anglia One covering Norfolk.
The service then expanded to Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
In 2007, the arrival of Anglia Two and extension into Bedfordshire
Now fly 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Over 23,000 missions since foundation
Began flying fully night capable EC 135 T2 helicopter in May 2013
Introduction of H145 at Cambridge base in May 2015 and at Norwich in February 2016
First air ambulance to fly to unlit sites in the hours of darkness

3. “Our goal is to deliver the best outcomes for patients
Future of EAAA
Constantly looking for improvements
Ways to minimise the impact of trauma
Significantly and demonstrably to improve patient outcomes
Data driven, evidence-based
Ethical, sustainable fundraising
A life-saving charity everyone can be proud of
“Our goal is to deliver the best outcomes for patients
– and their families.”

4. “EAAA attend an average of 8 missions a day”
This Year
Cardiac arrest data
National average recovery is 10% or less
Study of 27 CA patients we took to Papworth
18 went home well (66%)
30 people a day suffer a CA in EoE
Basic life support training
Free one hour Basic Life Support course for community groups
Emergency First Aid at Work courses
“EAAA attend an average of 8 missions a day”

5. Looking ahead Expanding our services Supporter engagement 24/7
‘RePHILL’ trial
Data analyst
Patient aftercare
Supporter engagement
Get Up and Go Yellow
Only The Brave
Neon Night Mission
New Norwich base
First Aid/BLS training

6. Why are we needed? We bring advanced medical care to the scene
We can reach any location in East Anglia within 25 minutes
Not all patients are air lifted for a variety of reasons, but we often go with them to hospital
We transport patients to the most appropriate hospital for their needs

7. The region we serve
Four counties; Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Bedfordshire during day.
At night; we also cover Hertfordshire, Essex, Greater London.
5,000+ square miles
Approx. 3.5 million population

8. Our missions are increasing
2844
2017

9. How we are called out East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST)
Critical Care Desk in Chelmsford
They monitor the incoming call and assess the situation
Designated line to either our Norwich or Cambridge base
Aim to be airborne within three minutes
Other emergency services who are on scene can request

10. *Bedfordshire
*Hertfordshire

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12. Helicopter costs Our two helicopters cost roughly £400,000 a month
Each mission costs an average of £3,500

13. About the H145 helicopter Fully night capable H145
Two pilots, one critical-care paramedic, one doctor
Top Speed: 178mph
Cruise Speed: 167 mph
Fuel Consumption: 180gal/hr

14. Inside the H145

15. Rapid Response Vehicles
Two RRVs
Used at times when it is the quickest way to reach a patient, and also when the helicopter cannot fly
They carry the same equipment as the helicopters.
New RRVs Land Rover Discovery Sport

16. Meet our crew… Pilots
Rosh Jaypalan, Pilot
Our pilots are highly skilled and often from a military background
Supplied by Babcock
Pilots on Anglia 1 operate a 12 hour shift, whilst pilots for Anglia 2 operate two 10 hour shifts

17. Meet our crew… Doctors Critical Care Paramedics
Team of paid doctors
They are specialists in pre-hospital emergency care including trauma and anaesthetics
Enables us to provide on scene surgery if necessary
Our critical-care paramedics (CCPs) are highly skilled, having undertaken further specialist training

18. Our patients Meet our patients Nigel Sillis Ben Parkin Tilly Sansbury
Charlotte Salmons

19. We are 100% Charity
We rely solely on public donations and community fundraising
We receive no direct Government funding
In 2018/19 we will need to raise at least £13 million
to develop and deliver our life-saving service

20. The EAAA Lottery Sign up online now!
Easy and sustainable way to support the charity – 39%
£1 for every ‘chance’
Draw every Friday
18 prizes every week
Top weekly prize £1,000
Major source of income
Accumulator – up to £25,000
Sign up online now!

21. Donations & Collections
One-off donations
Regular donations/direct debits
Street or store collections
Collection boxes

22. Events We attend and deliver many different events all year round
Summer is particularly busy!
Sell merchandise
Sign up to the Lottery
Bucket collections
Raise awareness – hand out leaflets
Special Events – parachute jumps, marathons etc.

23. Volunteer Together we save lives Share your skills or expertise
Gain some experience and build your CV
Support a community based charity
Do something different
Meet new people
Have fun!
About 4,500 hours given during 2016, which equates to £31,000 worth of time!!

24. A gift in your Will Obviously family and loved ones come first
A gift to EAAA, no matter what the size, will help us to save lives in the future
Making or updating a Will is straightforward however, we advise you to contact your legal advisor before doing so
Funds 1 in 4 missions

25. Questions?

26. Thank you www.eaaa.org.uk info@eaaa.org.uk 03450 669 999
East Anglian Air Ambulance Hangar E, Gambling Close, Norwich Airport, Norwich, NR6 6EG