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    1. News / Events
    2. Blog

    Blog

    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

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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: 14th August, 2019

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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: 14th August, 2019

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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: 27th March, 2019

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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: 29th March, 2019

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    Blood Products

    Blood Products

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

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 24th March, 2019

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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: 10th August, 2018

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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: 10th August, 2018

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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: 22nd October, 2018

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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: 10th August, 2018

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    Help raise funds for DSAA

    Help raise funds for DSAA

    There are so many ways that you can help to support us with your own fundraising events or activities. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 15th June, 2018

    Updated: 4th September, 2018

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    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

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    Clinical Update Spring 2018

    Clinical Update Spring 2018

    Through the generosity of the public, our clinical and aviation team are providing life-changing care for patients across Dorset and Somerset. Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 26th March, 2018

    Updated: 15th June, 2018

    Author: Lara Battersby

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    The Sky’s the Limit!

    The Sky’s the Limit!

    “It was a truly amazing experience and I'm so glad that I chose to raise money for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.” Saffron Hartley braved a 10,000ft tandem skydive in aid of DSAA and shares her experience with us… Read more

    Posted to: Blog

    Published: 24th October, 2017

    Author: Lara Battersby

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      2 mile walk for Air Ambulances Save a Life Challenge

      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 £4 million a year and the approximate cost per mission is £3,000.

    • Operations throughout Covid-19 Video

      Operations throughout Covid-19 Video

      Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance provides a critical care service from 7.00am - 2.00am every day of the year. This video explores how our service has operated during the pandemic.

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      Join our Lottery

      Our Flight for Life Lottery is the easiest and most sustainable way that you can support us!

    • About Us

      About Us

      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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      Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

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      Recycle

      Recycling is one of the most effortless ways to support us. You would be amazed at the amount of funds that can be raised in this way, especially as you would probably have thrown most of these items out!

    • Aircraft and Car

      Aircraft and Car

      We operate 19 hours a day (7.00am – 2.00am) using two vital resources, which include our AgustaWestland 169 (AW169) helicopter and Critical Care Car.

    • Deployment and Delivery

      Deployment and Delivery

      Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is tasked by a dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) desk, located at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust clinical hub in Exeter.

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      Critical Care Doctors

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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