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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Devon Air Ambulance adds third Critical Care Car to fleet
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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New helicopter ready to take off
Our new H145 Helicopter is ready to bring emergency care to Devon patients.
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.
Patient stories
Farm Rescue Raises Funds
Alex Tapp of Awliscombe, near Honiton, needed the Devon Air Ambulance nearly 20 years ago. He now runs a farm machinery sales business and decided to mark the 20-year anniversary of the incident with a generous donation. Alex tells the story…
Patient stories
“I had a fight with a chainsaw – and the chainsaw nearly won!”
We don’t always need to convey a patient by helicopter for them to receive expert critical care from us. Margaret Paramore describes her accident in the first part of 2020 – just before lockdown.
Patient stories
It all happened so quickly!
Charlie and Julie Geach from Exminster often watch television programmes about hospitals, ambulances and emergency helicopter services, but they didn’t anticipate similar drama in their own lives…
News
Devon Air Ambulance targeted by bright lights
There has been a lot in the press recently about the danger of lasers, with aircraft often being the target. But did you know that all bright lights can be a potential danger? We were recently targeted in this way.
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Welcoming the arrival of our new Airbus H145 helicopter: a pilot’s perspective
After nearly three years in design and development, Devon Air Ambulance has formally taken ownership of its new Airbus H145 helicopter at the Airbus Helicopter UK base at Oxford airport.
Blog, Volunteer stories
John Druett
John is a Tavistock charity box collector and decided to support us after his grandad was airlifted.