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03/04/2024
Tributes to woman inspired to work for EMRTS following the death of her brother
Maggie Lewis-Price
Maggie Lewis-Price

Maggie Lewis-Price was a vital part of EMRTS emergency response team 

08/03/2024
Be inspired on International Women's Day!
IWD logo
IWD logo

International Women’s Day is all about celebrating the achievements of women – and EMRTS has plenty to shout about!

22/02/2024
Team work saves professional rugby player who suffered cardiac arrest
Nick Williams handshake 
Nick Williams handshake 

A cardiac arrest did what opponents struggled to do and stopped Nick Williams in his tracks 

16/01/2024
This is why healthcare professionals want to take part in our Fellowship programme
Jo Thomas and kit bag
Jo Thomas and kit bag
29/12/2023
New Year's Honour for former Morriston ED consultant

Dindi Gill was also a driving force behind the Wales Air Ambulance 'flying doctors' service 

18/12/2023
Meet the staff forgoing Christmas Day to provide emergency cover over seasonal holidays
Xmas Day workers 2023
Xmas Day workers 2023

Spare a thought for EMRTS and ACCTS crews working on Christmas Day while the rest of us are settling down for some Christmas lunch

01/12/2023
EMRTS wins top prizes at national awards ceremony
AAAwards presentation 
AAAwards presentation 

The Air Ambulance Awards recognise the very best service around the UK

08/11/2023
EMRTS medics prepare response to major emergency incident with dozens of casualties

The service teamed up with army colleagues to ready themselves in the event of a serious emergency incident 

06/11/2023
Patient who suffered serious head-injury gives emotional presentation as she thanks EMRTS at brain injury conference

The woman paid tribute to not only EMRTS medics but also its aftercare team

25/10/2023
Wales Air Ambulance unveils latest additions to its fleet with a brand-new look
WAA helicopter
WAA helicopter

The vehicles are manned by EMRTS crews, bringing the expertise of an ED department to the scene of an emergency 

29/09/2023
'Flying medics' team shortlisted in Air Ambulance UK Awards
Award nominees composite
Award nominees composite

Members of the support team also in the running for the coveted awards 

19/09/2023
Motorcyclist paralysed in road accident collects clothing from fellow bikers to help emergency services training
Helicopter crew with motorcycle donor 
Helicopter crew with motorcycle donor 

Old motorcycle leathers and helmets will be used by responders in simulated road traffic accidents 

31/07/2023
Retired builder eviscerated himself after falling onto a circular saw - then drove himself to hospital
Patient and wife and crew in front of WAA
Patient and wife and crew in front of WAA

Brendan Clancy showed remarkable presence of mind before being treated by EMRTS medics 

31/07/2023
Nurses and paramedics learn extra emergency skills by working alongside 'flying A&E' medics
EMRTS Fellowship volunteers
EMRTS Fellowship volunteers

The Emergency Medical and Retrieval Transfer Service has been giving pre-hospital experience to volunteers on its Fellowship programme

06/07/2023
The path to becoming a flying lifesaver as we celebrate International Paramedics' Day
Composite pic of EMRTS CCPs
Composite pic of EMRTS CCPs

Paramedics who work for EMRTS undergo additional training - and this is what they do

28/06/2023
Consultant who helped Welsh flying doctors take flight says goodbye

Dindi Gill made the case for EMRTS which brings A&E skills to scene of accidents 

20/06/2023
Motorcyclist getting back in the saddle after traffic accident to thank brain injury unit
Brain injury unit bike riders
Brain injury unit bike riders
17/05/2023
EMRTS crew treat patient who fell down restaurant stairs and suffered traumatic brain injury
Patient thanks consultants next to WAA
Patient thanks consultants next to WAA

Margaret Perkins suffered a severe head injury after taking a tumble while visiting a Cardiff restaurant 

17/04/2023
Man who lost leg in traffic accident pays thanks for EMRTS response which saved his life
Crash victim Richard Jones holds son Dougie
Crash victim Richard Jones holds son Dougie

EMRTS medics had to give Richard Jones a general anaesthetic at the scene of the accident

05/04/2023
Walker's life saved after 50ft fall in Snowdonia thanks to quick-thinking friend and EMRTS

The experienced hiker fell into a river from near the top of a waterfall 

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