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Lee Hilton, Advanced Prehospital Practitioner

Blog, Crew stories

Guided by experience

Lee, an Advanced Prehospital Practitioner, expresses a deep commitment to clinical care driven by the challenge of uncertainty and the desire to reduce suffering.

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Rhiannon - kind and supportive

Blog, Crew stories

Kind and supportive

Operations Manager, Rhiannon, joined Devon Air Ambulance in 2023. She examines the importance of the small gestures that make a world of difference.

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Jess Thomas Mourne - Paramedic

Blog, Crew stories

Grounded in empathy

Jess, a Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care, shares insights into the emotional demands of her role.

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John Shaddick - driven by purpose

Blog, Crew stories

Driven by purpose

John is an Advanced Paramedic Critical Care and joined Devon Air Ambulance in 2015 and shares the importance of family support in his role.

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Josh Barker - ready to respond

Blog, Crew stories

Ready to respond

Donning the red uniform is a gesture that prepares the crew for the scenario they will face. Read more about Josh’s experience of emergency responding.

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Air Ambulance Week 2025

News

Air Ambulance Week 2025

We join 21 UK air ambulance charities for Air Ambulance Week 2025, highlighting our missions and support with iconic Devon landmarks.

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Thomas preparing for his challenge

News

A 3,000 km cycle challenge in memory of a brother

Thomas Yaxley is cycling between every UK Air Ambulance air base in to raise funds for air ambulance charities

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Young fundraisers sporting their Devon Air Ambulance 'proud to support' t-shirt

Blog

Bake, bounce and do brilliant things this summer!

Get kids involved in summer fundraising for Devon Air Ambulance! From Bake Off for Take Off to sponsored fun, earn a certificate and a gift.

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Mountain of global textile waste that cannot be sold

Retail stories

Tackling the textile journey challenge 

Your donations to our shops make a difference. Here’s how to make every gift matter.

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Devon Air Ambulance Tiverton shop team serving a customer

News

Break in at New Tiverton charity shop

An intruder broke into the charity shop causing damage and stealing donated goods and cash tin.

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