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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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NFU Mutual lends tremendous support

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

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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Post-crash care awareness 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

19th DAA charity shop opens in 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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Our journey 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

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

South West Water enables 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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