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We are Cyber Essentials Certified

We respect our supporters’ digital data. Our sponsors and supporters can feel reassured their information is protected by us.

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DAA is a Mindful Employer

Devon Air Ambulance has signed up to The Charter for Employers, which is positive about mental health.

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We are named in The Sunday Times top 100 not for profits

Devon Air Ambulance has been listed at 51 in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For in the not-for-profit sector 2019 list .

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100th community landing site opens in Paignton

Foxhole Community Association celebrates the opening of a community landing site to support Devon Air Ambulance’s night time missions, enabling them to help even more patients.

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Otter Vale Chutney

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Otter Vale chutneys boost Devon charities

Otter Vale’s Devon Chutney is 40, so to celebrate the local homegrown company is donating to DAA for each jar sold.

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View through night vision goggles

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Devon Air Ambulance set to fly until 2am every day

Further to our extension of flying hours to include the hours of darkness until midnight, Devon’s Exeter aircraft will now be available to fly until 2am.

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Young patient, Harry Tansley with his brother and DAA mascot Ambrose

Patient stories

An uplifting Christmas story

A happy Christmas story.

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Seaton Cricket Club

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Cricket Club raises teacups to new Community Landing site

Representatives gathered to acknowledge the time and energy that went into making the project possible.

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Aircraft in night sky

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Devon Air Ambulance reaches 100th milestone

We lift our 100th patient during the hours of darkness and make plans for the year ahead.

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DAA pilot at the control

Blog, Crew stories

A day in the life of a Devon Air Ambulance pilot 

Line Pilot, Ross White, shares a typical day for him and other Devon Air Ambulance pilots.

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