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World Helicopter Day 2025

Tens of thousands of lives have been saved in Devon thanks to helicopters. We share some interesting facts about the aircraft.

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Improving response times in high-risk eventing

We have worked with Bicton Horse Trials to improve response times using the what3words app.

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Patient stories

Jon’s Story: A brush with death

Jon, Laura and their girls are grateful to the paramedics who saved Jon’s life.

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The Devon Air Ambulance aircraft working alongside other front-line emergency services teams

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Unity & Community

On International Paramedics Day 2025 we acknowledge the unity and community that makes our service possible.

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A rack of CDs in a shop

Why now is the perfect time to rediscover CDs and DVDs 

Replenish your CD and DVD collection by shopping preloved and rebuild your cultural library!

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A range of jewellery being priced up for sale

Blog, Volunteer stories

Volunteer Pathways: Sue brought precious jewellery knowledge

Sue lent her talent for identifying and mending jewellery to Devon Air Ambulance, helping to raise essential funds.

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Halo training event

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Training for rare but vital surgical skills

Learn more about the world-leading training our crews undertake to improve outcomes for our patients.

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Paul Hunt

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Paul’s fundraising journey

Every week, our Ecommerce manager, Paul Hunt shares an extract from his fundraising blog as he undergoes chemotherapy.

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A person sorting through records.

Blog, Volunteer stories

From redundancy to rewarding new work

Julia took a break following redundancy but lent her love of books and music to supporting our service.

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The opening of the Devon Air Ambulance shop in Tiverton

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We celebrate the opening of our new Tiverton shop

We are delighted to be returning to Tiverton with a new high street charity shop.

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