Lia's Wings

Lia's Wings Hospital air transfers for children

☀️ Getting ready for a holiday should be exciting, but if you're pregnant, there can be a few extra things to think abou...
19/06/2026

☀️ Getting ready for a holiday should be exciting, but if you're pregnant, there can be a few extra things to think about before you travel.

We've put together a simple checklist to help you feel prepared and travel with confidence 👇
https://www.lias-wings.org.uk/travelling-abroad-while-pregnant

From keeping your maternity notes easily accessible on your phone to choosing travel insurance that offers the most comprehensive cover, a little planning can go a long way.

Our aim is to help you feel informed, supported and ready to enjoy your trip, knowing you have the information you need to look after yourself and your baby wherever your travels take you 💜

A journalist recently asked us a question that stuck with us: “Why do the smallest babies need the biggest equipment?”It...
18/06/2026

A journalist recently asked us a question that stuck with us: “Why do the smallest babies need the biggest equipment?”

It’s a simple question, but the answer says a lot about the care premature babies need.

Around 60% of the children we support are premature babies, some born so early that their bodies aren’t yet able to regulate essential functions like breathing or temperature on their own.

That means they can’t simply be moved like other babies and children.

Instead, they travel inside a specialist mobile incubator, essentially a mini mobile intensive care unit. It keeps them warm, supports their breathing, and allows them to be closely monitored throughout the journey.

The incubator itself is incredibly heavy, weighing around 200 lbs, yet it’s protecting a tiny, fragile life that may weigh just a few pounds 💜

☀️✈️ We’re already in our busiest time of year.During the summer months, more families are travelling, and this is when ...
17/06/2026

☀️✈️ We’re already in our busiest time of year.

During the summer months, more families are travelling, and this is when we see more children needing urgent support away from home. This includes babies born prematurely abroad and children who become seriously unwell and need help returning to the UK.

We’re here to help bring them home safely, so they can access NHS care as quickly as possible.

Every call we receive is a family going through a frightening and uncertain moment, and we want to be there for each and every one of them.

But we can’t do it alone.

💜 With your support, we can reach every child and family who needs us this summer: https://www.lias-wings.org.uk/donate

From recent feedback, families have shared just how far-reaching your support has been and the difference it continues t...
16/06/2026

From recent feedback, families have shared just how far-reaching your support has been and the difference it continues to make in their lives.

Families have told us that because of your generosity, they have been able to:
🏡 Bring their child home
🧠 Improve their mental health and wellbeing
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reunite with other children in the family
👫 Be closer to their support networks
📚️ Return to work or school
🩺 Access vital treatment or long-term care
🏥 Navigate complex hospital systems abroad
😌 Stabilise their financial situation
✈️ Receive urgent help with emergency travel documents

Your support is making these outcomes possible for our families every day. Thank you for continuing to support them through crisis 💜

https://www.lias-wings.org.uk/donate

🚨 MORE PLACES JUST RELEASED 🚨The interest in Ride For Lia 2026 has been AMAZING 💜So many of you want to join us that we'...
15/06/2026

🚨 MORE PLACES JUST RELEASED 🚨

The interest in Ride For Lia 2026 has been AMAZING 💜

So many of you want to join us that we've increased the number of places available! 🙌

🚴 200 miles
🇦🇹 Salzburg ➡️ 🇩🇪 Munich
📅 16th–20th September 2026
💜 Ride in memory of Lia
✨ Make a life-changing impact for families in crisis

Three unforgettable days of cycling, incredible scenery, meeting new people and an achievement you'll never forget.

If you've been thinking about signing up, now is the time. Places won't stay available for long.

🔗 Sign up today: https://www.lias-wings.org.uk/event-details/ride-for-lia-2026

“We are so lucky to see her growing and we cherish every moment.”- Marianna, Sophia's mum 🥹💜Can you believe this smiley ...
12/06/2026

“We are so lucky to see her growing and we cherish every moment.”
- Marianna, Sophia's mum 🥹💜

Can you believe this smiley little toddler was once that tiny baby in a sling, waiting for her first flight home to the UK? 💜

Sophia was born while her family were on holiday in Croatia, and we flew her home to receive neonatal care closer to home.

She is now 21 months old and absolutely thriving!

She loves going to local baby groups, making new friends, and spending time with her big sister, mum, and dad. Everything they hoped for 💫

Thank you for helping make outcomes like this possible for families 💜

Meet Dylan 💜Dylan is 8 years old and was seriously injured in a tragic accident while on holiday in Holland, when he was...
11/06/2026

Meet Dylan 💜

Dylan is 8 years old and was seriously injured in a tragic accident while on holiday in Holland, when he was run over by a tractor on a beach.

He sustained a severe traumatic leg injury and needed ongoing specialist care.

Our charity transferred him home to the UK so he could continue his treatment and rehabilitation closer to his family.

Because of his injury and the close proximity to the UK, we transferred Dylan by road ambulance rather than air 🚑

Throughout this incredibly difficult time, we have worked closely with his family to ensure Dylan could access the care he needed as safely as possible, while helping to keep the family together during his treatment.

We’re so proud to have been part of Dylan's journey and will continue to support him and his family throughout his recovery 💜

We are excited to share that we have been allocated our 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon places 🥳🏃‍♀️We have taken pa...
10/06/2026

We are excited to share that we have been allocated our 2027 London Landmarks Half Marathon places 🥳🏃‍♀️

We have taken part in this standout event since its inception in 2018, and next year will be no different. We wouldn't miss it!

If you would like to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon next April, and cross this finish line knowing you have helped children access vital care and families access life-changing support, you can sign up here: https://www.lias-wings.org.uk/event-details/london-landmarks-half-marathon-2027-2

If you have any questions about the event or would like to enter a team, please email [email protected] 💌

We would love to have you join our team 💜

Today, our medical teams are bringing home twin babies who were born prematurely in Nigeria, so they can receive neonata...
10/06/2026

Today, our medical teams are bringing home twin babies who were born prematurely in Nigeria, so they can receive neonatal care closer to their family 💜

Today is an extra special day as it's also their due date!

Once they are safely on board and in the air, everyone on our mailing list will be able to track their journey in real time.

If you would like to follow along, you can subscribe here: https://www.lias-wings.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe

Your support helps families like theirs begin life together with the specialist care they need 💜

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Bromley
TN163BH

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