The charity’s 22nd charity shop is set to open to local people and visitors in Paignton this week, with a special launch event taking place at 10am on Friday 20th December, with mascot Ambrose and a visit from Critical Care Paramedics if missions allow.
The Paignton shop, located in Victoria Street, at the heart of Torbay in the English riviera, provides a central point where local...
This winter, Devon Air Ambulance is joining emergency services across the country in encouraging the public to download the free what3words app, so they’re prepared to communicate an exact location in the event of an emergency.
While many will be braving the outdoors to socialise this winter, the shorter days, combined with harsher weather conditions like rain, ice, sleet and fog...
Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is inviting their supporters to help kit out the lifesaving crew with the new specialist uniforms on their ‘Christmas Wish List’. As a charity that receives no government funding, the service is made possible entirely thanks to the kind donations of its supporters.
For 365 days of the year, the DAA crew face unpredictable and incredibly challenging...
The 2024 Awards of Excellence, sponsored by Kwik Fit, were hosted by Air Ambulances UK’s ambassador Charlotte Hawkins at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Thursday (28 November). This annual event celebrates the remarkable achievements and dedication of those who bring their specialist lifesaving skills to the air ambulance sector across the UK.
The charity day is an exciting ‘Family Fun’ day out with gates opening at 10:30am, and new for this season - a Shetland pony race starting the day at 11am. Children will be encouraged to come and meet these wonderful ponies in their stables near the racecourse office.
Also, in the marquee, families will find plenty more activities to keep the children entertained, including: a...
Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) have opened their first ever Community Landing Site in Plymouth. The site is now operational in the Keyham area of the city.
This is a milestone for the charity’s Community Landing Site project, the first official city centre landing site and the first within Plymouth itself.
The charity’s 203rd pre-surveyed landing site will enable their aircraft...
Chair of Devon Air Ambulance’s Board of Trustees, Will Matthewman, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive following the decision of current leader, Heléna Holt, to step down in the New Year following her 17 years of stewardship.
Following a two-day interview process, the board has appointed Greg Allen - who lives in Devon with his family, to lead the charity which...
For Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) the Week of Thanks campaign is a wonderful activity that highlights the many ways in which the people of Devon ensure the lifesaving service continues to run smoothly.
This year’s campaign, which begins on Monday 7th October, will be the 4th year of celebrations for the charity and as with previous years, it will be a special week dedicated to expressing...
More than half of adults in the UK don’t have a will and many don’t know how to go about getting one. Free Wills Month is a campaign that runs twice a year, in March and October, and Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) have proudly partnered with FreeWills.co.uk to provide supporters with the opportunity to make their own fully comprehensive Will for free.
Devon Air Ambulance is proud to announce its new partnership with Exeter Racecourse, part of The Jockey Club, as its charity partner for the upcoming season. This collaboration marks a significant step in supporting the vital life-saving services provided by Devon Air Ambulance, which has been serving the community for over 30 years.
