The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) has reported a rise in emergency missions during the festive season, highlighting the vital role the charity plays in saving lives around the clock.
Between 23rd December 2025 and 1st January 2026, the crew were called out 55 times, a sharp rise from 35 missions during the same period the previous year. 29 missions were medical emergencies while nine were calls to road traffic collisions. The crew’s busiest day of the period was the 29th of December, when they were tasked 13 times. This surge highlights the growing demand for the charity’s advanced pre-hospital care during one of the busiest times of the year.
LNAA’s CEO, Karen Jobling said: “Our crews worked tirelessly throughout the festive period, responding to emergencies when many were celebrating at home. This increase in missions shows just how essential our service is, and we couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our community.”
This seasonal spike comes as LNAA reflects on 2025, with 1,608 missions and 1,005 patients treated, and looks ahead to 2026, a year filled with exciting developments including new critical care cars being delivered in February and a focus on targeted fundraising ahead of a second helicopter landing in 2027.
Operating day and night, 365 days of the year, LNAA’s highly skilled doctors and paramedics take the hospital to the scene of emergencies, often in the most challenging circumstances. They provide advanced medical interventions, from blood transfusions to open heart surgery on scene.
The services’ commitment to patients doesn’t end when they reach the hospital doors. The LNAA team understands that the journey to recovery continues long after the emergency, which is why they offer dedicated aftercare support. The aftercare service provides guidance, reassurance, and practical help for patients and their families as they navigate life after accident or illness.
Aftercare Manager Claire explains: “By bridging the gap between critical incident and long-term wellbeing, we ensure that nobody is forgotten once the incident is over. We often help both patients and their families process what has happened, offering both practical and emotional support to move forward.”
The charity relies entirely on donations to fund its operations, which cost millions each year.
