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Drone view of DAA Aircraft at Exeter Racecourse

News

AAUK Award Nominations 2024

DAA team members are shortlisted for six prestigious awards at the national Air Ambulances UK Awards of Excellence.

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G-DAAS midflight

Blog

All about downwash

What is the impact of downwash? How does it affect the surrounding area, people and property? Read about how to stay safe when our aircraft is landing close-by in your community.

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Critical Care Paramedic - Jessica Thomas-Mourne

Blog

Where are all the women in HEMS paramedic careers?

Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care, Jess, talks about why women are less represented in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services.

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Anna and her mum to whom she gave CPR

Patient stories

‘Tough times don’t last – tough people do!’

Anna wasn’t to know how true her grandad’s saying would be until she had to save the life of her mum.

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Three of our female members of our critical care team

Blog

Supporting Women at Devon Air Ambulance

Supporting all colleagues to feel empowered to achieve their best work is an important part of our ethos at Devon Air Ambulance.

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G-DAAS aircraft at night landing site

News

Keyham landing site goes live

Our first Community Landing Site is now operational in Keyham, Plymouth.

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Former patient turns volunteer

Patient stories

Former Patient turns volunteer in gratitude for service

Steve Knight recovered from tractor accident to become a Devon Air Ambulance volunteer.

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A cliftop response

Patient stories

Rock bottom to recovery

On a Dartmoor hiking trip with his friends, George fell into a deep gully sustaining open fractures and needed our assistance quickly

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Greg Allen

News

DAA prepares for a new leader at the helm

And we pay tribute to Heléna Holt, our Chief Executive of 17 years

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DAA aircraft in a rural setting

Blog, Volunteer stories

Celebrating Trustees’ Week 2024

We are celebrating and acknowledging our Trustees who each bring a range of experience and broad industry knowledge to their roles.

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