Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

18/06/2026

The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance team had a great day on Monday at Cornwall Air Ambulance HQ, collaborating across the Air Ambulance network on CPR and defibrillator awareness.

Cardiac arrest can happen at any time, and every minute without intervention reduces chances of survival by 10%. Our aim with DSAA Life Support is for members of our community to have the confidence and skills to deliver these early life-saving interventions.

Learn more here: http://bit.ly/4edNCJa

16/06/2026

DARE to BARE is here. 🏊

This August, we’re inviting women to take on something truly different – a bold, empowering open water topless swim with a powerful purpose.

Women are less likely to receive CPR in an emergency.

Hesitation around chest access can cost lives.

That’s why we’re Daring to Bare.

Join us on Sunday 23 August at the stunning Vobster Quay Inland Diving Centre for a sponsored swim for women raising vital funds for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance while helping break the stigma around CPR.

Bare your chest. Break the stigma. Save lives.

Book your place today: www.dsairambulance.org.uk/daretobare

15/06/2026

⚽ Think you can hit 3,000 before the World Cup ends?

Take on the Big Keepy Uppy Challenge and see if you can reach 3,000 keepy uppies — that’s one for every time we’re callout each year.

Do it your way, have some fun and help keep our helicopter flying.

Everyone who takes part will be entered into a prize draw to win a signed AFC Bournemouth football. It’s free to sign up and open to everyone.

👉 Sign up and get started: www.dsairambulance.org.uk/keepyuppy

Tag us in your attempts — we’d love to see them.

14/06/2026

Today is 🩸

Every blood donation has the power to help save a life.

Since 2016, our critical care team has carried blood products on board, helping improve outcomes for adults and children suffering severe trauma or significant blood loss across Dorset and Somerset.

A huge thank you to the incredible volunteers at Devon Freewheelers EVS. Their support ensures we receive vital blood deliveries every 48 hours or even sooner when urgently needed.

If you’ve ever thought about donating blood, now is the perfect time.

Find out more or sign up today: www.blood.co.uk

11/06/2026

One moment, Judith was out walking her dog in a remote field near Edington. The next, she had suffered a serious ankle injury and needed urgent medical help.

With no easy road access, our crew responded to provide critical care at the scene before she was taken to hospital by land ambulance.

Now recovering from surgery and intensive physiotherapy, Judith has shared her story and her thanks to everyone involved in her care.

Read Judith’s story here: www.dsairambulance.org.uk/i-am-extremely-thankful-for-the-support-i-received-judiths-story

10/06/2026

⚽ WIN a signed AFC Bournemouth football…

Take on the Big Keepy Uppy Challenge this summer and you’ll be in with a chance to win 👀

All you need to do is aim for 3,000 keepy uppies — one for every call we attend each year.

Take part your way, have some fun, and get your friends or teammates involved along the way.

👉 Join the challenge today: www.dsairambulance.org.uk/keepyuppy

Don’t miss out.

09/06/2026

A huge thank you to the Gale Foundation Trust for their generous £25,000 donation. Their support will help fund vital medical equipment for our second helicopter, ensuring our crew can continue delivering life-saving care when every second counts. This is the start of a brilliant partnership that's already making a huge impact.

08/06/2026

New report calls for safeguarded 24/7 on-site hospital helipads across UK major trauma centres & specialist hospitals

The APPG for Air Ambulances has now released a major new report on hospital helipads and their role in emergency care. Hospital helipads are critical NHS infrastructure that support the
rapid transfer of patients into specialist treatment.

We need your support to help gain Government attention on this issue.

To support the campaign, please sign the petition:
https://shorturl.at/VGfzf

Air Ambulances UK

Over half of major UK trauma hospitals don't have 24/7 on-site helipads, meaning air ambulances often have to land off-site and delay urgent care. I just signed the petition to fix this—will you add your name?

06/06/2026

Can you do 3 keepy uppies? ⚽

This summer, take on our Big Keepy Uppy Challenge and aim for 3,000 — one for every life-saving callout we attend each year.

Whether you manage 30, 300 or go all the way to 3,000, it’s all about giving it a go, having fun, and helping keep our helicopter flying 🚁

Sign up, start fundraising, and nominate a few friends to take on the challenge too: www.dsairambulance.org.uk/keepyuppy

We can’t wait to see your attempts!

02/06/2026

Got a birthday this June? Here’s a great way to celebrate! 🎂

Facebook lets you create a birthday fundraiser for a charity close to your heart. If you choose us, your special day could help save lives.

Every contribution, big or small, helps keep our vital service running. Ready to make a difference? Set up your fundraiser here: www.facebook.com/fund/DSAIRAMBULANCE