SERV Wessex is a charity that provides a rapid response service delivering blood products, pathology samples, collection/distribution of Human donor milk for the NHS and blood resupply to HIOWAA. SERV Wessex is a registered charity (No. 1156383) that provides a free out of hours logistics service for NHS Hospitals and critical care units across Hampshire, East Dorset and South Wiltshire. Additiona
lly, we provide a collection service for Human donor milk from mothers within the community which is treated and stored at the Human Milk Bank in Southampton. We then respond to the needs of the regions Neo Natal Units, transporting and distributing the donated milk for the care of premature babies. We resupply the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (currently based at Thruxton) with blood for use by the helicopter and rapid response vehicles. This is done every 24 hours, and more often when supplies are depleted. We operate 365 days per year, between 19:00 and 07:00 weekday evenings and 24hrs a day at weekends and on public holidays. We also provide a booked daytime service during the week. The services provided by SERV Wessex allows hospitals and critical care units to divert financial and staff resources elsewhere. Our team of volunteers comprise; riders, drivers, dispatchers and supporters. Our riders and drivers all hold advanced riding/driving qualifications. All volunteers give up their own time to cover the shifts, in all weathers, throughout the year. We have a fleet of 3 motorcycles and 2 cars, although many volunteers use their own vehicles and donate the use of their own fuel.
