Volunteers are our lifeline, our eyes, ears and voice in the community; we take pride in them, as they do in us. Read more
Author Fay Keenan came to us when she was researching her latest novel. Read more
Our Chair of Trustees, Gillian Bryce, looks back over the past six months. Read more
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
Last year, DSAA were tasked to 1,394 incidents... Read more
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
Unit Chief Pilot Mario Carretta gives us an update on the aircraft, night operations, lighting and training... Read more
Our first ever peer support event was held on 27th April 2019... Read more
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
Gillian Bryce, Chair of our Trustees, reflects on a busy six months. Read more
Unit Chief Pilot Mario Carretta explains night operations, aircraft modifications and weather stations. Read more
Kirsty Caswell looks back after her and Jo Petheram's first few months with DSAA. Read more
Our Critical Care Team has been using blood products since 2016. Read more
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
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
Our Flight for Life Lottery was launched in December 2000 and is a vital part of our fundraising efforts. Read more
Blood donations are essential - being able to administer blood on time can mean the difference between life and death. Read more
Based in Exeter, a team of eight HEMS Dispatchers are responsible for deploying six air ambulances across the South West. Read more
Devon Freewheelers provide essential support to patients, delivering blood and other products across the county. Read more
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