East Anglian Air Ambulance's Base Open Day – Have you ever wondered what happens inside an air ambulance helicopter base?
East Anglian Air Ambulance, Helimed House, Hangar 14, Gambling Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6EG
On average every day in the East of England, eight people require the urgent medical care that can only be provided in the pre-hospital environment by EAAA’s critical care team consisting of specialist doctors and critical care paramedics. In these most extreme scenarios, the speed at which advanced care reaches the patient can be the difference between life and death.
• Go behind the scenes: Explore the hangar where our helicopter lives, peek into the crew's rest facilities and delve into our interactive simulation suite – a training hub for saving lives.
• Become a life-saver: Master the vital skill of CPR in a FREE taster session! Learn how this simple technique can start the chain of survival and make all the difference in an emergency.
• Witness our service in action: Our crews are on standby 24/7, ready to respond to life-threatening emergencies at a moment’s notice. While some areas will be restricted due to operations, we will make every effort for you to see the helicopter, mission dependant.
This is your chance to:
Support your local air ambulance: Discover how East Anglian Air Ambulance, funded by generous gifts in Wills, donations and fundraising, brings critical care directly to patients in their greatest time of need.
Learn surprising facts: Unravel the fascinating world of helicopter emergency medical services and the impact they have on people’s lives.
Booking is essential - spaces are limited!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- Tours: 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500 & 1700
- Sunday 08 September:
- Tours: 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500 & 1700
Location & directions
East Anglian Air Ambulance, Helimed House, Hangar 14, Gambling Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6EG
- Contact on day:
- Phillipa Levy - 03450 669 999
- Telephone number:
- +443450669999
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is essential - spaces are limited! There is a capacity for attendance at each session. Spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are no longer able to attend your session, please let us know so that we can offer your place to someone else to enjoy.
- Booking contact name:
- East Anglian Air Ambulance's Supporter Engagement Team
- Booking telephone number:
- +443450669999
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eaaa.org.uk/opendays
- Booking opens:
- 19 Aug 2024 10:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 06 Sep 2024 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
Due to the nature of the operations taking place at the base, all tours will be guided by a member of the East Anglian Air Ambulance team and must be booked in advance. If you can no longer fulfil your booking please do cancel this via the website to provide others with the opportunity to attend. Mission dependant we cannot guarantee that you will see the helicopter during your visit.
Additional information
You are welcome to park in any demarcated parking space. Having parked, please make your way back to the front of the building and enter via the main entrance. Disabled and motorbike parking is available at the front of the building. Helimed House is a no-smoking site. If you wish to smoke, you will need to leave the premises and car park and use the grassed area on Gambling Close. In the event of the fire alarm sounding, please make your way to the fire assembly point. This can be found at the grey-fenced compound near the parking barriers.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
