Flying over the stunning Somerset countryside, it’s moments like these that remind us why we do what we do. Every mission is only possible because of your incredible support. Thank you for helping us save lives. 💚 #AirAmbulance #SavingLives #EmergencyServices
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Non-profit Organizations
Wellington, Somerset 3,418 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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“I staggered round the side of the bed and bumped into the wardrobe.” – Lucy’s Story When Lucy suffered a stroke in the middle of the night, time was critical. Thanks to an air ambulance transfer, she received the life-saving care she needed. Read Lucy’s full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/gk5_7fqK
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Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance provide critical, life-saving emergency care to people across the region, 365 days a year. We’re seeking a Trustee with financial expertise to guide their governance and ensure sustainability as they continue delivering vital services. As a collaborative team member, you’ll bring independent thinking and objectivity to maintain a culture of continuous improvement. Your strategic finance skills will help shape decisions that directly impact lives, from funding cutting-edge equipment to reaching remote communities. If you’d like to learn more, please contact Andrew Brown or visit our website: https://lnkd.in/d8Dr_7Ek
Trustee - Finance | Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance via Peridot Partners
https://www.peridotpartners.co.uk
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Love photography? 📸 Join DSAA as a Volunteer Event Photographer! Capture moments at events like the Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge and 5K Twilight Shift while supporting a life-saving charity. 📍 Dorset & Somerset locations 🚗 Travel expenses reimbursed 📥 Multiple roles available. Register your interest today: https://lnkd.in/eZHaAhb5 #VolunteerOpportunity #EventPhotographer
Volunteer Event Photographer
dsairambulance.org.uk
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Last week, between our cars and helicopter, we were called to 39 incidents in and around Christchurch, Poole, Bournemouth, Glastonbury, Taunton and Gillingham. We’re ready to respond and #ThereForYou when you need us the most. Donate to save lives today: https://lnkd.in/eqbBBbN6 #AirAmbulance #EmergencyServices #Helicopter
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Bake for DSAA 🍰 Why not host a Festive Bake Sale and bring your family, friends and colleagues together in aid of our charity? 🍪 Ready to get baking? Learn more and start your Festive Fundraising here: https://lnkd.in/e8iTMWVE #AirAmbulance #FestiveFundraising #SupportYourAirAmbulance #FestiveBakeSale
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This Christmas, our crew will be working every single day over the festive period to be there for people like you. Will you support them by donating? Help to keep us saving lives today: https://lnkd.in/eqbBBbN6 #WeCantSaveLivesWithoutYou
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Last year, the number of missions we were tasked to rose by 20% from 2,424 incidents in 2022, to 2,909 incidents in 2023. Behind every number is a real person going through perhaps the most traumatic event of their lives and we do everything in our power to give those patients the best chance of survival. But we can’t do it without you! #WeCantSaveLivesWithoutYou Support our life-saving charity today: https://lnkd.in/eqbBBbN6
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Is your business looking to support a charity in 2025? We are seeking partnerships with businesses across the region to help fund our life-saving service. By becoming a Charity Partner, your business can directly contribute to supporting patients in need. https://lnkd.in/ePdqp6vV
Choose Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance as your Charity Partner in 2025
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