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App helps air ambulance crews pinpoint patients’ location

Devon Air Ambulance supports what3words national week of action to help crews #KnowExactlyWhere to attend

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Aerial view of Devon coastline

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Devon Air Ambulance journeys towards environmental sustainability

Devon Air Ambulances endorses the Devon Climate Declaration, which invites public, private and voluntary organisations, as well as people who live and work in the county, to set the ambition of tackling climate change across Devon.

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Patient, Mike raises funds for DAA

Patient stories

Sharon completes her husband Mike’s 100 mile mission for Devon Air Ambulance

When a cycle accident left Mike paralysed from the chest down, his family responded with action on his behalf.

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Crew member at a Devon reservoir

Major donation from South West Water enables our new electrochemical tech

Devon Air Ambulance introduces new electrochemical technology thanks to a major donation from South West Water.

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Crew in cockpit in flight

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Devon Air Ambulance is proud to remain independent

Further to a recent parliamentary debate about a petition presented to Government for air ambulances across the county to be fully-funded, we explain why we value remaining an independent charity.

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Critical care car and aircraft

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We Celebrate the First Anniversary of our Critical Care Cars

It’s a year into the addition of two Critical Care Cars to our fleet. Here’s what a difference they have made to the service.

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DAA aircraft with Critical Care Cars

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Devon Air Ambulance adds third Critical Care Car to fleet

The number of 999 calls across Devon has continued to rise. Thanks to Volvo Cars UK DAA has increased their fleet of Critical Care Cars from two to three, enabling them to help even more patients in need.

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Patient stories

It all changed in an instant

A morning rush for community carer, Karen, saw her waking up in hospital a week later

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DAA H145 aircraft with crew at Exeter airbase

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New helicopter ready to take off

Our new H145 Helicopter is ready to bring emergency care to Devon patients.

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Patient Noah with his brother on the beach

Patient stories

A post-lockdown cycling near-miss

When young Noah’s bike ride turned into a helicopter ride post-lockdown, his family were keen to pass on an important message.

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