No, not normally. If a winch is required then the search and rescue service from the RAF are called in.
The UK currently has twenty-seven air ambulance services. The oldest is Cornwall Air Ambulance, which was introduced April 1, 1987. It serves the Cornwall area in England.
The air ambulance in North Wales is part of the charity Wales Air Ambulance, which has three helicopters - based in Caernarfon, Swansea and Welshpool. The charity was established on St David's Day 2001 in Swansea and covered the whole of Wales. The charity introduced a paramedic on a police helicopter to assist with medical emergencies in the north. With public support Wales Air Ambulance was able to launch a helicopter in Caernarfon in July 2003, enabling the service to respond to emergency calls more rapidly across the north of Wales. Its three helicopters can reach anywhere in Wales within 20 minutes, and has carried out approx. 11,000 missions. Wales was the last country and region in Europe to have an air ambulance service, but has since grown to become one of the busiest air ambulance operations in the UK. Info from - www.walesairambulance.com
There are many companies in the UK that offer helicopter charter services. Some of these companies include Atlas Helicopters UK, Capital Air Services and Elite Helicopters.
There are 27 air ambulance services in the United Kingdom. All operated by commercial companies and funded by charitable organisations that cover England and Wales.
Someone can find information regarding Air Ambulances used in the United Kingdom at the websites of either the private air ambulances or ones that are linked to hospitals inside of the UK.
Yes, especially helicopters.
No, they are not that advanced yet.
Cornwall Air Ambulance holds many event to fund charity. Recently, two motorcycles set out to tour the UK on two wheels to raise money. They also host balls, festivals and comedy nights.
Private ambulance company based in the West Midlands UK
In the UK most Red Helicopters are owned by the company Bond Offshore Helicopters who provide transport to and from North Sea and Irish Sea oil and gas platforms.
In the UK, there are no designated ambulance drivers. A crew will decide who is better suited for the shout's driving taking into consideration how long people have been working or wether there are any specific reasons a person is unable to drive. The salery for ambulance personell is usually £21,000-£31,000 depending on experience and role.
Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee. (2006). UK Ambulance Service Clinical Practice Guidelines. Warwick: JRCALC.