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Participant checking pulse at the IMPACT bystander research day

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The role of the bystander in critical moments 

The IMPACT team undertook 3 days of research with the public to understand how bystanders can feel more confident and capable of making a difference.

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Your time, your way

It’s Volunteers’ Week 2026 and we’re grateful to every single person who donates their time to support our service.

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Paramedic, Aaron, tops up the aircraft fuel tank

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Air Ambulance faces financial pressure from fuel price hike

The service remains fully operational and committed to reaching patients in need.

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Aerial view of Devon

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International Women’s Day & The Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2026 

International Women’s Day and Covid-19 Day of Remembrance share a date this year. Here’s why both are important to us.

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Heart Month 2026

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Heart Month 2026

Why CPR and defibrillation skills are unevenly applied and how you can make a difference.

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Heli Hike 2026

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Get fit, have fun and raise vital funds

Excitement increases as walkers look forward to this year’s Heli Hike

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Devon Air Ambulance aircraft at the airbase

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2,125 missions in 12 months

Our 2025 Missions Data – another busy year

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Cranbrook Community Landing Site is now operational

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Cranbrook Community Landing Site now operational

GDAAS landed at the new Cranbrook site to local celebration.

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AAUK Award Winners 2025

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We celebrate double win at AAUK Awards

A double win in celebration and recognition of our research and retail teams.

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John Shaddick - driven by purpose

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Crew portraits at Exeter Library throughout December

The portraits taken by North Devon Photographer, Paul Martin, will exhibit until the end of 2025.

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