THAMES Valley Air Ambulance has announced that it is expanding its current headquarters further to bring critical response cars closer to major road networks.
TVAA is developing its existing HQ in Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, to include a new operations area as well as a clinical education space.
The new developments will see updated facilities including a kit room, where responders repack after a call-out, and a wellbeing room, where crews can relax and decompress in moments of downtime.
The education space will be the first the service has built and will help critical care doctors and paramedics to train for and practice complex procedures in realistic condition.
While the charity’s helicopter will continue to fly from RAF Benson, it’s fleet of road vehicles will now operate from the HQ in Stokenchurch, bringing them closer to vital road networks via the M40.
Amanda McLean, Chief Executive Officer at Thames Valley Air Ambulance, said: “In 1999, our service first took to the skies to treat patients in need–since then, we’ve been called out nearly 35,000 times.
“We’ve also evolved as a service – growing our fleet to include five critical care response vehicles, becoming an independent healthcare provider, and taking our flight operations in-house.
“Now, our newly expanded HQ ushers in an exciting new phase for our charity.”
She explained: “Our new Clinical Education Centre and space for ground operations allows us to bring most of our team under one roof. It’s also a truly bespoke space that opens up new avenues for us.
“None of this would be possible without the support of our community and corporate partners.
“Thank you for helping us make this dream space a reality for our crews.”
Thames Valley Air Ambulance marked a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The charity, which gives lifesaving care to critically ill and injured people, has treated its 10,000th patient since it became an independent healthcare provider in 2018.
