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13/02/2023
Welsh flying medic named Gwent Doctor of the Year
Dr Tim Rogerson next to a WAA helicopter
Dr Tim Rogerson next to a WAA helicopter

Dr Tim Rogerson received the accolade for his major contribution to the care of the seriously ill and injured patients in Gwent and across Wales

13/02/2023
Respected pre-hospital leader joins Welsh flying medics
David Lockey at the WAA site in Dafen
David Lockey at the WAA site in Dafen

Professor David Lockey takes over national director role from Dr Ami Jones who has led the service on an interim basis since April 2017

13/02/2023
EMRTS medic inducted into Clinical Audit Hall of Fame
Dr Stuart Gill in front of a WAA helicopter
Dr Stuart Gill in front of a WAA helicopter

Dr Stuart Gill, who is also a consultant anaesthetist with Hywel Dda University Health Board, was nominated as a Clinical Audit Hero

13/02/2023
National award for rare life-saving medical procedure
The team collect their award
The team collect their award

The team of medics were recognised for their efforts following a significant blunt trauma incident in rural Wales

13/02/2023
Flying A&E service lands in north Wales
CCPs will be based in Caernarfon
CCPs will be based in Caernarfon

EMRTS medics will now also be based in Caernarfon working with Wales Air Ambulance

13/02/2023
Queen's Birthday Honour for Welsh flying medics director

Dr Ami Jones, who served in the Royal Army Medical Corps in Afghanistan, has been awarded an MBE for services to military and civilian critical care

13/02/2023
EMRTS supports training of Gwent Police medics

EMRTS medics gave their police counterparts the chance to refresh their medical skills

13/02/2023
Cyclist praises EMRTS medics for roadside treatment
Richard Forde-Johnston and his bike
Richard Forde-Johnston and his bike

Former army officer Richard Forde-Johnston suffered complex injuries after being in collision with another vehicle while driving his bike

13/02/2023
New aircraft to enhance 'Flying A&E' service
The aircraft will be used by EMRTS medics
The aircraft will be used by EMRTS medics

The first a new fleet of helicopters has arrived at the Wales Air Ambulance base in Dafen, Llanelli

13/02/2023
Horse rider thanks medics for saving her life
Jan Hartland meets EMRTS crew
Jan Hartland meets EMRTS crew

Jan Hartland suffered a perforated lung and severe chest injuries after falling from a horse

13/02/2023
Couple treated by EMRTS medics walk down the aisle
Jess and Joe Mann at their wedding
Jess and Joe Mann at their wedding

Jess and Joe Mann suffered serious injuries following a car accident in Machynlleth - but have since tied the knot

13/02/2023
Baby reunited with her high-flying life-savers
Ellie
Ellie

Ellie Purcell suffered a near-fatal lung condition but was saved thanks to EMRTS medics

13/02/2023
EMRTS Cymru supports new Wales Air Ambulance neonatal transfer service

The Wales Air Ambulance has transported its first baby as part of a new neonatal transfer service 

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