Every flight changes lives. This is Michael’s story.

“I just want to say a massive thank you to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. There is no doubt in my mind that without them I wouldn’t be here today.”
Michael BirchDonate
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance is not part of the NHS and receives limited Government funding.
We are a charity and rely on the money you donate. Your support provides a free life-saving Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) for the critically ill and injured of Essex, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.
Our pre-hospital care doctors and critical care paramedics provide advanced medical care on-site that is normally only found in the Emergency Department. Once stabilised, patients are rushed to the most appropriate hospital for their needs. This early intervention makes a dramatic difference to each patient’s survival.


For your chance to win our Flight for Life Lottery
Operational costs
Our total monthly operational costs
Average cost per mission
Average cost for fuel per hour
Latest news


International Women’s Day 2023:
Recognising the women raising the bar at EHAAT
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we want to pay tribute to all of the incredible women at Essex... Read more »
KGK Genix sponsor the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Primary Schools Initiative KGK Genix have signed up as a... Read more »
Having already seen the charity’s airbase at Earls Colne, the MP for Witham, Priti Patel, visited Essex & Herts... Read more »
Last mission update
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance rapid response vehicle attended a male patient involved in a road traffic collision in Broxbourne.
View all missions »