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Devon Air Ambulance introduces new electrochemical technology thanks to a major donation from South West Water.

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.

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.

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.

A morning rush for community carer, Karen, saw her waking up in hospital a week later

Our new H145 Helicopter is ready to bring emergency care to Devon patients.

When young Noah’s bike ride turned into a helicopter ride post-lockdown, his family were keen to pass on an important message.

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…

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.

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…