On the heels of their first Community Landing Site in Plymouth, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) have now opened their second Community Landing Site in Plymouth. The site at Central Park is now operational for their crews to use if required.
The charity’s 204th surveyed landing site will enable their aircraft to land quickly and safely in the densely populated and heavily urbanised city of...
During Free Wills Month, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) are encouraging supporters to consider leaving a charitable gift in their Will to help protect the charity’s income and lifesaving service for the people of Devon in the years to come.
One in three of DAA’s lifesaving missions are funded by Gifts in Wills that have been left to them by generous supporters, an outstanding number that...
Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, celebrating and honouring the remarkable women within their organisation.
The theme of this year's International Women’s Day is #AccelerateAction , a call to acknowledge those who women have positively impacted others. DAA are taking this opportunity to shine a light on former CEO, Heléna Holt, before her...
Devon Heli Hike is a South West Coast Path challenge which will take participants on a journey from Jennycliff and around to Noss Mayo, taking in breathtaking views of the beautiful coastline.
Supporters can join this event and take on either a 14 or 26 mile trek along both rugged and paved terrain, river crossings, seascapes and rolling hills while taking in stunning panoramic views...
Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) not only operates a chain of 22 charity shops but also has a strong online presence through an eBay and ecommerce site, Shopdaat.org , where shoppers can discover preloved treasures from the comfort of their own home. The process of keeping each and every one of those outlets fully stocked is managed from their Exeter warehouse. DAA is calling upon locals who may be...
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...
