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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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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

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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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Major donation from South West Water enables our 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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Critical care car and aircraft

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We Celebrate the First Anniversary of our Critical Care Cars

It’s a year into the addition of two Critical Care Cars to our fleet. Here’s what a difference they have made to the service.

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DAA aircraft with Critical Care Cars

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Devon Air Ambulance adds third Critical Care Car to fleet

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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