At this time of year, charity shops across Britain see an influx of donations. As new toys and gifts have arrived in many homes over Christmas, they quickly become the new favourites as older ones are abandoned for the latest playthings. It can sometimes become a struggle to accommodate them all and more often than not, a rehoming exercise ensues.
Devon Air Ambulance is sometimes called to assist with Inter Hospital Transfers (IHT) but more recently, they have undertaken a new ‘Rapid Transfer Service’ for stroke patients.
Strokes are the second most common cause of death worldwide. 85% of strokes are caused by a blockage (a clot called a thrombus) in the small blood vessels of the brain, and the remaining 15% occur as a result...
Residents of Bovey Tracey now benefit from an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) installed at the Bovey Tracey Riverside Community Centre
In 2021, Devon Air Ambulance crews attended 333 patients who were suffering a cardiac arrest and this year they have so far attended 300 more patients whose heart had stopped beating effectively. Cardiac arrest is the most common reason for the charity’...
Following the launch of the Volunteer Responder Scheme (VRS) earlier this year clinicians have already responded to 41 cases and made a lifesaving difference.
Devon Air Ambulance Specialist and Advanced Paramedics in Critical Care not only dedicate their work to bringing advanced care to patients in time-critical situations, but they are also donating their free time to the cause as...
Earlier this week, members of South Molton Community College, South Molton Town Council and Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) gathered to formally launch the community landing site at the College playing field.
The surveyed floodlit landing site at the College will enable Devon Air Ambulance to land in the town during the ‘hours of darkness’ allowing their clinical teams to reach patients...
This Restart a Heart Day, Devon Air Ambulance announces more CPR and defibrillator training days for 2023 following a successful trial earlier this year.
In 2021, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) crews attended 333 patients who were suffering a cardiac arrest. This year the crew has so far attended 247 patients whose heart stopped beating. Cardiac arrest is the most common reason their...
Air Ambulance Week 2022 is taking off from the 5th to the 11th of September to raise awareness of the lifesaving work of air ambulance charities across the UK, and here in Devon, our local air ambulance charity will be sharing the stories of previous patients who have benefitted from their time-critical care.
During this national awareness week, organised by Air Ambulances UK, and...
Devon Air Ambulance Trading Company Limited has been rated ‘Outstanding’ following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in June this year.
The CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care in England, ensuring safe, effective, compassionate, high quality care services to patients. By monitoring, inspecting and regulating services across all healthcare...
At a recent gathering at Barton Cricket Club in Torquay, a group of young cricketers and their coaches learnt about the new night landing site for Devon Air Ambulance at their ground and how it can be used to help local people.
The surveyed floodlit night landing site at Cricketfield Road playing field enables Devon Air Ambulance to land in Torquay during the ‘hours of darkness’...
Devon Air Ambulance is celebrating 30 years of service this year, and supporters are signing up to undertake a ‘virtual’ tour of beautiful Devon to uncover a little of the charity's history – and future - through storytelling milestones.
Between 1 August and 30 September 2022, supporters are undertaking the ‘Devon Air Amble’ simply by adding their normal daily steps to a route-...
