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Former patient Lee

Patient stories

Accident leads to long-term support

Bike enthusiast, Lee, became a long-term supporter after his bike accident back in 1998 and 24 years later he finally meets the lady that made an Air Ambulance in Devon a reality!

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Former patient and his wife

Patient stories

Like the ripples in a pond

Patient, Eamonn describes the ‘ripple effect’ of his road traffic collision on friends and family.

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Drone in flight

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Guidance for drone users

Devon Air Ambulance and the UK Civil Aviation Authority is reminding drone pilots to share the sky safely this Christmas.

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DAA receives support from NFU mutual

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Devon Air Ambulance receive tremendous support from NFU Mutual

The Tiverton, Exeter and Beaworthy teams at NFU Mutual, of whom 3 staff have been supported by Devon Air Ambulance, have donated as part of a national fund to support local frontline charities.

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A damaged car following collision

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Emergency services convoy highlights road safety in Devon & Cornwall

A convoy of emergency service vehicles will travel along a major route in Devon as part of Project EDWARD to demonstrate the resources required to attend a serious road traffic collision.

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Car with damage caused by collision

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Devon Air Ambulance raises awareness of post-crash care with Project EDWARD

To help raise awareness of the importance of post-crash care, Devon Air Ambulance is supporting an emergency services motorcade as it passes through Devon.

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St Marychurch shop staff organise a display

News, Retail stories

We open our 19th charity shop in thriving precinct of St Marychurch

Devon Air Ambulance celebrates the opening of its newest charity shop in St. Marychurch.

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DAA aircraft on moorland

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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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