Are you excited by a fast-paced and varied role within a growing team. Would you like to be part of our incredible lifesaving charity serving the counties of Dorset and Somerset? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you. About Us: Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA), provides 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 providing critical care where it is needed most. Job Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Donations and Supporter ..read more

Approximately 25% of the missions our crew are tasked to are cardiac arrests. Early CPR and defibrillation can double a patient’s chances of survival, so we want anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest to receive immediate CPR and to have access to a defibrillator, to ensure that vital treatment can be started whilst help from the ambulance service and DSAA’s critical care team can be organised. 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 Defi ..read more

Next to take part in our special Spotlight feature is Captain Kev Rutherford, one of our very talented air ambulance pilots. Meet Captain Kev Rutherford, one of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s (DSAA) highly skilled air ambulance pilots. With an impressive background in the Royal Navy and a passion for saving lives, Kev shares his journey, his role as a HEMS Aircraft Commander, and the challenges of flying critical missions. What is your role with DSAA? I am a pilot; however, my full job title is HEMS Aircraft Commander. What is your professional background? Similarly to all DSAA’s Commande ..read more

RACE NIGHT at Long Sutton Golf Club raising money for local charity, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance ..read more

If you're planning to celebrate a special occasion, why not consider supporting us at the same time!  Raise Funds when you Celebrate a Special Occasion Dedicate your birthday, wedding or other special occasion to the charity and ask for donations instead of receiving presents. You can easily setup an online fundraising page to share with your family and friends. Facebook and Instagram Fundraisers Now you can also raise funds with Facebook birthday fundraiser and the Instagram stories donate sticker!  Below we have included step by step instructions of how you can support us in this w ..read more

Dave Roberts was airlifted to hospital after being involved in a serious road traffic incident. His wife Karen, kindly tells us more… A Life-Changing Incident In February 2023, my husband Dave was involved in a serious road traffic accident which nearly took his life. Dave sustained many broken bones and was airlifted by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for urgent treatment. He spent just under three weeks in hospital after having complex surgery to reconstruct his shattered pelvis, which is amazing given the injuries that he had. The Impact on Mental H ..read more

We're pleased to launch a new community defibrillator package to help save lives across Dorset and Somerset!   Each year, DSAA provides a resuscitation attempt to approximately 300 people following an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Surviving an OHCA with a good quality of life is dependent on several time-sensitive interventions including: prompt recognition and calling for help, the delivery of chest compressions (CPR), early defibrillation and post-resuscitative care; this is known as the ‘chain of survival’.    The automated external defibrillator (AED) package is par ..read more

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance provides life-saving, pre-hospital critical care, to patients in need. They are a vital part of the community across Dorset and Somerset and they rely on your support. I’m supporting DSAA as the service they provide is 95% funded by charitable giving; by people like you. Last year, they were tasked to 2,909 incidents, with each mission costing approximately £3,500. Please join me in helping to raise funds for this life-saving service. Together, with your support, they can be there for patients today, tomorrow and in the future ..read more

Air Ambulance Week 2024 takes place between 9th - 15th September and is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the vital life-saving work of air ambulance charities across the UK. Last year, two National Trust buildings, Corfe Castle and Wellington Monument, shone bright to recognise the work of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance during this special week. Both have committed to do the same this year, with the addition of another iconic landmark, Glastonbury Tor. All three buildings are set to ‘light up’ during the evening of Monday 9th September, the start of Air Ambulance Week across the ..read more

As of March 2024, players have a 1 in 5500 chance of winning a prize in the weekly draw and 1 in 19000 in the Superdraw. The exact likelihood of winning a prize is dependent on the number of participants and will therefore change each draw ..read more