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    1. Blog

    Blog

    When the going gets tough… our volunteers get going!

    When the going gets tough… our volunteers get going!

    Volunteers are our lifeline, our eyes, ears and voice in the community; we take pride in them, as they do in us. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 24th March, 2021

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Carla Yerbury

    A look behind the scenes

    A look behind the scenes

    Author Fay Keenan came to us when she was researching her latest novel. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 24th March, 2021

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Carla Yerbury

    Letter from the Chair - Spring 2021

    Letter from the Chair - Spring 2021

    Our Chair of Trustees, Gillian Bryce, looks back over the past six months. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 19th March, 2021

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Carla Yerbury

    The Gift of Time

    The Gift of Time

    We have an amazing team of volunteers who work incredibly hard on our behalf. So why do these wonderful people donate the gift of time? We asked a few to tell us about themselves and the roles they play in support of the Charity. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 11th October, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Clinical Update Autumn 2019

    Clinical Update Autumn 2019

    Last year, DSAA were tasked to 1,394 incidents... Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 14th August, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Letter from the Chair - Autumn 2019

    Letter from the Chair - Autumn 2019

    The summer months have been a busy period for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, with a significant increase in the number of patients cared for by our Critical Care Team. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 14th August, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    View from the Cockpit

    View from the Cockpit

    Unit Chief Pilot Mario Carretta gives us an update on the aircraft, night operations, lighting and training... Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 13th August, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Patient Peer Support

    Patient Peer Support

    Our first ever peer support event was held on 27th April 2019... Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 11th August, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Clinical Update Spring 2019

    Clinical Update Spring 2019

    The past six months has seen an increase in the number of patients treated, as well as ongoing training, development and outreach and some new faces join our team. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 27th March, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Letter from the Chair

    Letter from the Chair

    Gillian Bryce, Chair of our Trustees, reflects on a busy six months. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 27th March, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Update from the cockpit

    Update from the cockpit

    Unit Chief Pilot Mario Carretta explains night operations, aircraft modifications and weather stations. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 26th March, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Joining the team

    Joining the team

    Kirsty Caswell looks back after her and Jo Petheram's first few months with DSAA. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 26th March, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Blood Products

    Blood Products

    Our Critical Care Team has been using blood products since 2016. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 24th March, 2019

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Clinical Update Autumn 2018

    Clinical Update Autumn 2018

    We have been extremely busy over the past six months, running an increased service while continuing our packed programme of training and workshops. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 10th August, 2018

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Following a Dream

    Following a Dream

    Student Peter Bull spent a week with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance to find out whether a pilot’s life was for him. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 9th August, 2018

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Lottery Fundraising

    Lottery Fundraising

    Our Flight for Life Lottery was launched in December 2000 and is a vital part of our fundraising efforts. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 9th August, 2018

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Could you give an amazing gift?

    Could you give an amazing gift?

    Blood donations are essential - being able to administer blood on time can mean the difference between life and death. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 9th August, 2018

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    When a Patient's Life is in Danger, Boundries are not Important

    When a Patient's Life is in Danger, Boundries are not Important

    Based in Exeter, a team of eight HEMS Dispatchers are responsible for deploying six air ambulances across the South West. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 9th August, 2018

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    Working with the Devon Freewheelers

    Working with the Devon Freewheelers

    Devon Freewheelers provide essential support to patients, delivering blood and other products across the county. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 23rd July, 2018

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

    View from the Cockpit

    View from the Cockpit

    Mario Carretta is DSAA's Unit Chief Pilot. He kindly shares his thoughts about Pegasus and gives an insight into flying the air ambulance. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 15th June, 2018

    Updated: 5th May, 2022

    Author: Lara Battersby

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      Jacqui’s C2C

      Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) is a registered charity, established to provide relief from sickness and injury for the people of Dorset and Somerset, by the provision of an air ambulance.

      I’m supporting DSAA as they receive no direct funding from the Government or the National Lottery and rely on the generosity of the public for support. Their operational costs are over £5 million a year and the approximate cost per mission is £3,000.

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      About us. Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is a registered charity, established to provide relief from sickness and injury for the people of Dorset and Somerset, by the provision of an air ambulance service, with an air and road-delivered critical care capability.We receive no direct funding from the Government or the National Lottery and rely on the generosity of the public for support. Our operational costs are over £4 million a year and the approximate cost per mission is £3,000.

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    Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 3893356 and registered as a Charity number 1078685

    Registered Office: DSAA, Landacre House, Castle Road, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JQ.
    Telephone Number: 01823 669604