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Volunteer Responder team with vehicles

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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 crew assisting a patient on Dartmoor

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Devon Air Ambulance is a Disability Confident Employer

The Disability Confident Employer scheme has been developed by employers and disabled people’s representatives to help ensure every disabled person can succeed at work by removing barriers.

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Paramedic, Lee Hilton, our aircraft and supporters practicing CPR

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Devon Air Ambulance shortlisted for 3 industry awards

Devon Air Ambulance has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories in the upcoming Awards of Excellence organised by Air Ambulances UK

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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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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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NFU Mutual supports Devon Air Ambulance

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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

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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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