Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance4 hrs ago'We used to hold patients who died - now we save them'The service has given more than 450 blood transfusions in 10 years.4 hrs ago1 day agoAir ambulances in South hit by rising fuel costsCharities across the south say rising aviation fuel prices are putting pressure on their services.1 day ago30 Mar 2026Second air ambulance to increase life-saving careAn ambulance charity is appealing for support to raise £1m to help kit out a second critical care helicopter.30 Mar 202627 Mar 2026Second air ambulance to increase lifesaving careThe charity's new £10.3m helicopter is being kitted out at Gloucestershire Airport.27 Mar 202629 Jan 2026Air ambulance to move base due to high demandDorset and Somerset Air Ambulance plans to move to the Leonardo helicopters airfield in Yeovil.29 Jan 20262 Dec 2025Teachers' cycle challenge to support community The teachers will be cycling between eight schools in one day in aid of the air ambulance.2 Dec 20258 Sep 2025Air ambulance to raise funds for second helicopterAn air ambulance charity is hoping to raise £1m to purchase a second helicopter.8 Sep 202520 May 2025Paramedic in 'world first' highest lakes swim bidThe challenge involves swimming 1,000 metres in the highest lakes in England, Scotland and Wales.20 May 20253 May 2025Army veteran in 24-hour charity walking challengeMartyn Harris is raising money for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance with a 24-hour walk.3 May 2025...
