As part of a national association TAAS can work collaboratively with other air ambulance organisations across the UK to enhance lifesaving services.

HEMS pilot and director Nigel Hare has received a lifetime achievement award from Air Ambulances UK, in recognition of how he has been instrumental in the way the sector has forged ahead in its short life.

Simmy Akhtar will build on Air Ambulances UK's work in 2020 during the COVID-19 experience, providing strong, dynamic vision and leadership and building on the roll out of the strategy for the future.