Coast Medic response vehicle overlooking the Cornish coastline

COAST MEDIC · THE CHARITY

Care shouldn’t stop
at the shore.

Medical care and support for coastal and island communities.

Our vision

Island and coastal communities where geography is no barrier to compassionate medical care.

Our mission

Bring medical care and support closer to people at the coast and on islands. Strengthen communities through practical support, lifesaving equipment, training and partnerships.

OUR CULTURE

With our communities.
For our communities.

Community led.

Listen to island and coastal communities and shape support around what matters to them.

Fair access.

Challenge barriers created by distance, geography and disadvantage. Include people whose voices are less often heard.

Care with respect.

Protect dignity, choice and privacy. Treat every person with kindness.

Together, not alone.

Build practical partnerships with local communities, healthcare and rescue services.

Open and accountable.

Be clear about how support is used, welcome challenge and learn from experience.

Safe and sustainable.

Match our ambitions to our skills and resources. Build support that communities can rely on over time.

OUR FOCUS

Closer to care.

Medical support

Help address the challenges of remote and island settings.

Community readiness

Strengthen local skills and access to lifesaving equipment.

Shared solutions

Work with communities and partners to make support more accessible.

HERE TO HELP

Help bring care closer.

Talk to us about supporting island and coastal communities.

OUR SUBSIDIARY

Coast Medic Ambulance Ltd.

Our CQC-registered ambulance service provides medical response, ad hoc urgent and routine transfers, and event medical services.

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Coast Medic is registered charity 1155697. Coast Medic Ambulance Ltd is our subsidiary company and the CQC-registered ambulance service provider.