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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Non-profit Organizations
Wellington, Somerset 3,126 followers
Patients' lives depend on us being there. With your support, we can be!
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 £5 million a year and the approximate cost per mission is £3,000. Since our launch in 2000, we have flown thousands of missions. We are tasked as part of the normal ‘999’ emergency process by a dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) desk located at Ambulance Control (paid for by the South West Air Ambulance Charities) and can attend up to eight or nine incidents in a single day. Our airbase is situated at Henstridge Airfield on the Dorset/Somerset border. From there, we can be at any point in either of the two counties in less than 20 minutes. More importantly, the helicopter can, if required, then take a patient to the nearest Major Trauma Centre in the South West within a further 20 minutes.
- Website
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http://www.dsairambulance.org.uk
External link for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Wellington, Somerset
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, Fundraising, Air Ambulance, and Charity
Locations
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Primary
Landacre House
Castle Road
Wellington, Somerset TA21 9JQ, GB
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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Lottery
Unit 3, Brook Road Industrial Estate
Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2BH, GB
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Henstridge Airfield
Henstridge, Somerset BA8 0TN, GB
Employees at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
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Charles Hackett
Chief Executive Officer at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
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Sarah Davies
Finance Manager at Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance
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Tracy Bartram
Communications Manager at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
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Tina (Christina) Viksna
Compliance and Health & Safety Manager at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Updates
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#ThankYouThursday – A huge thank you to Selwood for hosting their annual charity motorcycle ride-out in aid of our charity! 🏍️ Selwood has been a steadfast supporter of our charity and 2024 is no different. This June, around 70 participants joined the ride-out, raising an incredible £3,476! Every penny raised will enable our service to continue helping critically ill or injured patients. 💚 We extend our thanks to everyone who made this event a success including: 🙌 The Beehive Portland for hosting riders at the finish line. 🙌 Devon Freewheelers Blood Bikes. 🙌 Junction marshals. 🙌 Henstridge Airfield for hosting the start and providing complimentary bacon rolls. 🙌 BikerPics for capturing incredible photographs and for their generous donation. 🙌 Selwood Ltd for being the main event sponsors. 🙌 And, of course, a huge thank you to everyone who donated to this event!) #AmazingSupport #ThankYou #Charity #Fundraising
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We're calling on all outdoor lovers to open their gardens for our charity! 🌷 By signing up to host an open garden in support of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, you're not just showcasing your green thumbs, you're helping to save lives! Get your Open Gardens fundraising pack today: https://lnkd.in/eZdcJ_DN #OpenGardens #AirAmbulance #CharityEvent #CommunitySupport
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Why Support Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance? Here's just a few reasons why it could benefit your business 💼 ⤵ 🚁 Your business can have a direct impact on supporting our life-saving work and enabling our crew to be there for patients in their hour of need. 🚁 Increase employee motivation, retention and teamwork through fundraising activities, whilst giving back to your local community. 🚁 Strengthen your brand awareness through positive association with our award-winning and well-respected charity. 🚁 CPR and Defibrillator Awareness Sessions delivered to your workforce, by specialist volunteers. 🚁 Generate positive PR for your business - working with us comes with unique opportunities! Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eaiJNDEs #TeamDSAA #CorporateFundraising #Somerset #Dorset #ThereForYou 💚
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Does anyone know where we are looking over in today’s #ViewFromTheCrew photo? #SouthWest #AirAmbulance #Helicopter #Photography
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In the last year, gifts in wills funded over 327 of our life-saving missions, representing a wonderful, lasting legacy from our supporters. After providing for loved ones, please consider leaving a gift in your will to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Click here for more info and to request a leaflet: https://lnkd.in/eje6JD_f #GiftInWill #YourLegacyTheirFuture #GiftOfALifeTime
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Thanks to our Pilot, Hannah, for recently capturing and sharing this incredible picture with us. It shows the aircrafts position lights reflecting off the sand during a beach night landing. #Helicopter #AirAmbulance #Helimed10
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"I’ve managed to overcome the most difficult time of my life." - Shelley's Story In the summer of 2021, Shelley Masefield, 30 weeks pregnant, faced a life-threatening battle with Delta COVID Pneumonia. Thanks to the swift action and care from the DSAA team, Shelley and her baby boy, Leo, are thriving today. Read the full story on our website and learn how our team made a critical difference. Read Shelley’s story: https://lnkd.in/ecpaKzRQ #DSAA #PatientStory #ThankYou #LifeSavingCare #AirAmbulance #ShelleyAndLeo #SupportDSAA
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Why do you choose to support us? Perhaps you’re a patient who has been helped by our team, or you're simply passionate about making a difference in your community. Whatever your reason, we're grateful to have you on board. As a registered charity, we receive no direct funding from the Government or the National Lottery. We rely on the generosity of people like you to continue our life-saving work. We simply couldn't do what we do without you, so thank you 🚁💚 📸 Image credit: James Penberthy, shutterup_aviation #AirAmbulance #Helimed10 #AW169
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Those summer views across Dorset! 😍🌊 #AirAmbulance #BournemouthBeach #InDorset #VisitDorset #Dorset
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