2015

During our 15th Anniversary year, we began operating a critical care model for 3.5 days a week.

Our unique education programme received national recognition when we were awarded a Health Service Journal Award for ‘Improving Outcomes through Learning and Development’.

Latest

100 Mile Challenge Dorset Air Ambulance

I worked as a beach lifeguard in New York and saved lives. Now I lecture in chiropractic at HSU, AECC School of Chiropractic educating the future chiropractors who will serve their communities to improved health. Dorset air ambulance saves lives. Serving the community I live in is my contribution to those who serve to save lives every day.
Life Support – Good News Stories In the Community

Over the past six months or so, our team have been busy working behind the scenes to develop DSAA’s new Life Support initiative, which includes CPR and Defibrillator Awareness Sessions and a Community Defibrillator Package. Life Support enables community groups, businesses and organisations to learn life-saving CPR skills and to purchase a DSAA defibrillator to help save lives in the community.
Spotlight on… Captain Kev Rutherford

Meet Captain Kev Rutherford, HEMS Aircraft Commander for DSAA. With a rich career as a Navy pilot and helicopter instructor, Kev shares his journey, the challenges of air ambulance missions and his passion for helping those in need. Discover his story and learn what it takes to fly life-saving missions.
Race Night at Long Sutton Golf Club in aid of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance