2008

Geoff Jarvis (owner of Henstridge Airfield) built a purpose-built air ambulance hangar and leased it to the charity for a peppercorn rent.

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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
“I wanted to share our story” - Dave & Karen's Story

Read the story of Dave Roberts, airlifted by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance after a life-threatening accident. Discover his journey to recovery, the support from the DSAA team and how his wife Karen raised funds to show their gratitude.