National Children's Air Ambulance

22/10/2026

A specialist incubator transfer, completed in just 26 minutes 🚁

Recently, our G-CPTZ crew and Airdesk team worked with Clinical Partner Team Embrace to transfer a patient and their parent to York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The same journey would have taken an estimated 1 hour 44 minutes by road. By flying, the team helped the family reach specialist care much sooner.

A link to learn more about our charity is below.

Photo credit: Spotter Steve

21/10/2026

A volunteering story with a very special ending 💚

When Matthew and Robyn joined our National Children's Air Ambulance Doncaster Superstore as volunteers in 2022, they were both initially quiet and nervous about stepping into a new environment. Over time, they found confidence, friendship and a real sense of belonging as part of the shop team.

As they got to know one another, a friendship grew into something more — and recently, we were delighted to hear that they got engaged! 💍

Matthew and Robyn’s story is a lovely reminder that volunteering can be about so much more than giving your time. It can create connections, build confidence and bring people together in unexpected ways.

Congratulations to you both from everyone at the National Children's Air Ambulance. We’re so pleased that you found each other, and we wish you every happiness for the future 💚

20/10/2026

Two G-CPTZ missions. One day 🚁

Recently, our crew and Airdesk team completed two transfers alongside Clinical Partner Teams NWTS and KIDS.

First, working with NWTS, the team transferred a patient to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in just 30 minutes, compared with an estimated 1 hour 21 minutes by road.

Later that day, alongside KIDS, they transferred a patient and their parent to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity in 42 minutes, instead of an estimated 2 hours 48 minutes by road.

Across the two missions, air travel saved just under three hours compared with travelling by road.

A link to learn more about our aircraft will be below.

16/10/2026

Up, up and away - Our Christmas raffle is live! 🚁

Enter today for your chance to win £5,000 and help the National Children's Air Ambulance transfer critically ill babies and children to specialist care: ncaa.uk/Raffle

Draw date 18/12. T&Cs apply, you need to be 18 or over to play. Play responsibly.
https://www.gambleaware.org

15/10/2026

Two days. Two important journeys 🚁

Recently, our G-CPTZ crew and Airdesk team supported two patient transfers, with a parent travelling alongside their child on both flights.

Working with Clinical Partner Team Embrace, the team completed an incubator transfer to Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust in 1 hour 2 minutes.

The following day, alongside Clinical Partner Team NWTS, they transferred a patient and their parent to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in just 55 minutes.

Every mission relies on careful planning, close collaboration and the dedication of our crew, Airdesk team and clinical partners — helping families reach the specialist care they need.

Photo Credit: Lee Gillard (thank you, Lee! 💚)

14/10/2026

A new shop with a lifesaving soundtrack! 🎶🚁

Say hello to Second Spin Records, our new independent music boutique in Archway, supporting the National Children's Air Ambulance.

With an eclectic selection of vinyl, CDs, instruments and memorabilia, there’s plenty to explore — whether you’re hunting for a favourite album or discovering something new.

Since opening on Monday, the team has received a fantastic welcome, with customers finding hidden gems and local music lovers generously donating items from their own collections. Thank you for making our first week so special 💚

Every purchase helps support specialist transfers for critically ill babies and children.

📍 Find us at 31 Junction Road, Archway, London, N19 5QT.

13/10/2026

September was a busy month for the National Children's Air Ambulance 🚁

Across the month, our amazing crews and Airdesk team completed 17 specialist transfers for critically ill babies and children, working alongside our dedicated Clinical Partner Teams.

September at a glance:

- 17 transfers completed
- 9 transfers with a parent travelling alongside their child
- 6 incubator transfers
- 1 specialist ECMO transfer
- 22 unique hospitals visited
- An estimated 33 hours saved compared with road journeys

Every mission represents a patient, a family and teams working together to help children access specialist care.

A big thank you to everyone who supports our charity. A link to learn more will be below.

12/10/2026

We’re getting ready to Go Together!

From 19–25 October, we’re joining communities across the country for Go Together Week in support of the Big Bases Appeal.

And we’d love our local community to get involved too.

Get your workplace, school, club, friends or family together and choose a day to Go Green for the National Children’s Air Ambulance.

You could dress up, hold a bake sale, organise a quiz or tombola, or come up with your own colourful fundraising idea.

It doesn’t have to be complicated, just bring people together, have some fun and help raise vital funds.

Find out more and get involved:
💚 Go Green: bigbases.uk/GoGreen

If you’re taking part locally, let us know. We’d love to see what you’re planning!

11/10/2026

Meeting New People.
Sense of Community.
Companionship.
Learning New Skills.
Gaining Work Experience.
Some of the reasons people support our Charity by Volunteering with Us.
It also helps keep the 🚁 flying

10/10/2026

🚨 DID YOU KNOW?! 🚨

Our CHILDREN'S SALE starts Monday 12th October! 🎉

🛍️ UP TO 10 ITEMS FOR JUST £5! 🤩

That's right! Pick and mix up to 10 children's items for only £5!

✅ Mix & match from our specially marked tubs
✅ Boys' & girls' clothing
✅ Grab yourself a bargain!

12th October - ALL DAY!

💚 Every purchase helps support the National Children's Air Ambulance

Don't miss out – pop in and have a rummage!

Offer applies to items in the designated sale trugs only.
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📍 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀:
The Hanger, Kilner Retail Park
Kilner Way, Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield S6 1NN

🕒 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀:
Monday to Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm

09/10/2026

We hope you’ll never need us. But if you do, we’ll be ready.

The National Children's Air Ambulance flies critically ill babies and children between hospitals across England, Scotland and Wales, so they reach the specialist care they need, fast.

Together, we save more lives 💚

08/10/2026

Throwback Thursday 🚁📸

We’re taking a look back at these fantastic photos of our G-NICU aircraft, captured by one of our supporters in 2023.

Have you ever spotted one of our helicopters and taken a photo? Share your aircraft pictures in the comments, we’d love to see them!

07/10/2026

Two incubator transfers in one day 🚁

Recently, our G-NICU crew and Airdesk team worked with Clinical Partner Team SONeT to transfer a patient to University Hospitals Dorset in just 45 minutes, compared with 2 hours 2 minutes by road.

On the same day, our G-CPTZ crew and Airdesk team worked with Clinical Partner Team Embrace to transfer a patient and their parent to Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in 52 minutes, instead of 2 hours 47 minutes by road.

Together, these journeys saved over 3 hours compared with travelling by road.

A link to donate and help keep us flying is in the comments.

04/10/2026

Meeting New People.
Sense of Community.
Companionship.
Learning New Skills.
Gaining Work Experience.

Some of the reasons people support our Charity by Volunteering with Us.

It also helps keep the 🚁 flying

27/09/2026

26/09/2026

🚁 Every visit makes an impact.

Every time you walk through our doors, donate something you no longer need, or find something you love, you’re helping support something incredible.

Your support helps keep the National Children's Air Ambulance flying — helping specialist teams reach critically ill babies and children when they need them most. 💚

So whether you’re donating, shopping, or simply having a browse, thank you for supporting our charity and helping us continue to make a difference.

Thank You! 💚

🚁 Your support helps save lives.

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📍 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀:
The Hanger, Kilner Retail Park
Kilner Way, Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield S6 1NN

🕒 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀:
Monday to Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm

25/09/2026

With your support our Store Teams do what they do to keep these flying

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24/09/2026

⚽ FOOTBALL FANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ⚽

Come with us as we showcase some of the fantastic football finds we’ve got in store! 👀⚽

From shirts and kits to football accessories and more, you never know what you might find! 🙌

Every purchase helps support the lifesaving work of the National Children's Air Ambulance . 💚🚁

Pop in and have a look for yourself! ⚽🛍️

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📍 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀:
The Hanger, Kilner Retail Park
Kilner Way, Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield S6 1NN

🕒 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀:
Monday to Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm

22/09/2026

🖤 Come take a look at our Alternative Section! 🖤

Whether you’re into something a little darker, something different, or just fancy changing up your style, there are plenty of unique pre-loved finds waiting to be discovered 👀

From alternative clothing to accessories, you never know what you might find — and every purchase helps support the lifesaving work of the National Children's Air Ambulance 🚁💚

Pop in and have a rummage! 🖤

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📍 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀:
The Hanger, Kilner Retail Park
Kilner Way, Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield S6 1NN

🕒 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀:
Monday to Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm

21/09/2026

💷 WHAT CAN £10 GET YOU? 👀🛍️

Lou has been put to the test to show you just how far £10 can go at The Hanger! 🙌

Her challenge? Put together a outfit for no more than a tenner! 👕👖🧥

Think she managed it? 👀 Watch to see what Lou picked!

And the best bit? Every purchase helps support the lifesaving work of the National Children's Air Ambulance 🚁💚

Could YOU do better with £10? 👀

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📍 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀:
The Hanger, Kilner Retail Park
Kilner Way, Wadsley Bridge
Sheffield S6 1NN

🕒 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀:
Monday to Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm