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Volunteer Responders

Blog

The Volunteer Responder Scheme, two years on

Paramedic, Lee, discusses the impact of the Volunteer Responder Scheme two years on.

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Beanie hats for Devon Air Ambulance

News

Giving comfort: calling all beanie knitters!

We are calling for support from skilled kniteers to knit hats to keep our patients snuggly on scene.

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Walking and running fundraising events for Devon Air Ambulance

Blog, Fundraising stories

6 ways to walk and run your way to lifesaving support

Discover 2025 running and walking fundraising events for your diary.

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The 2025 Spring Win raffle

News

The Spring Win Raffle has launched

Play today for your chance to win exciting prizes and support our mission to help the people of Devon.

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Sara Glazebrook

Patient stories

An unexpected challenge for Sara

What3Words helped to pinpoint Sara’s location, enabling help to reach her swiftly.

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Paramedic Andy Dunne thanks Haytor View

News

Haytor View pledges generous support

A local residential park close to Ipplepen is supporting Devon Air Ambulance on an ongoing basis as part of their commitment to assist essential services that benefit rural communities

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Paignton shop front

News, Retail stories

New Paignton shop to open ahead of Christmas

Devon Air Ambulance is thrilled to be opening the doors of another brand-new charity shop just in time for Christmas.

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Farmer Martin, family and crew

Patient stories

Farmer fears loss of leg in farming incident

Local farmer almost loses leg in remote farming incident. read the story of his recovery.

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Our aircrafts in the air and landed

Blog, Crew stories

How easy is it to change a relay on G-DAAN?

Michael Snowden, Head of Continuing Airworthiness Manager in the Flight Operations team, focuses on one such essential item of maintenance: repairing a defective light bulb.

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Matthew Bell, David Hawes and Helena Holt - Senior Leadership Team members of DAA

News

Devon Air Ambulance CEO wins prestigious industry award

Devon Air Ambulance’s Chief Executive, Heléna Holt, scooped a Special Recognition Award at the 2024 Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence.

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