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DAA aircraft at helipad

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Record-breaking 2023 mission numbers

In 2023 we responded to a record-breaking number of missions illustrating just how vital our service remains to the people of Devon and beyond.

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Brentor Playing Fields

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Brentor welcomes new community landing site

2023 concludes with our 199th Community Landing Site at the Brentor Playing Fields.

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Best Companies Accreditation

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We achieve 2-star Outstanding Company accreditation

Devon Air Ambulance has once again received a two-star accreditation as an Outstanding Company to work for.

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Our H145 aircraft at a rural landing site

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Proud to celebrate the work of our trustees

Our Trustees bring a valuable range of experience and knowledge to the charity and are responsible for safeguarding its future.

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Volunteer Responders

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The lifesaving impact of our Volunteer Responder Scheme

Following the launch of the Volunteer Responder Scheme (VRS) earlier this year clinicians have already responded to over 40 cases and made a lifesaving difference.

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DAA founder Ann Ralli with the original crew

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Devon Air Ambulance founder, Ann Ralli awarded ‘Life President’ title

Ann Ralli is the charity’s Founder and now Life President.

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Our Mishap Fashion store

News, Retail stories

Cowick Street charity shop is the first Mishap Fashion focused store

Our commitment to sustainable fashion extends with our first full Mishap Fashion store.

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Crew's Brew coffee

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Fuel the Devon Air Ambulance crew, when buying a brew

Shop our ‘Crews’ Brew’ and help give our service a boost!

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Our H135 aircraft at the Eaglescott airbase

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Crew treats 5,000th patient since Clinical Independence

The crew was called to a road traffic collision – the 171st RTC since the start of the year.

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Barnstaple Community Hub

News, Retail stories

New Barnstaple shop & Community Hub revitalises high street

We celebrate the grand opening of our new North Devon premises.

Read more: New Barnstaple shop & Community Hub revitalises high street