Increase in donations to UK Air Ambulance after Plymouth terrorism shooting

Devon Air Ambulance has received an increase in donations in recognition of the work of Devon Air Ambulance crews in response to a terrorism shooting in Plymouth on 12 August. Crews treated patients at the scene, alongside Cornwall Air Ambulance and Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance and other emergency services.

Emergency services were called to Keyham, Plymouth shortly after 18:00 on Thursday where crews from both Devon Air Ambulance aircraft treated patients at the scene, and due to the proximity of Derriford Hospital, continued treatment en-route by land ambulance.

Operating in exceptional circumstances

Devon Air Ambulance crews frequently work in challenging circumstances, but due to the nature of this shooting and treating multiple patients, the charity received numerous messages of support.

Head of Fundraising at Devon Air Ambulance, Sally Hilton, said: “We are very proud of our crews who respond to emergencies every day focused purely on using their clinical expertise to help people when they need it most.”

Head of Communications at Devon Air Ambulance, Charlotte Leventis, added: “Last night’s unspeakable incident was tragic and shocking. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and the community of those affected.

“The support the public has shown to Devon Air Ambulance in the aftermath, and their messages of support to our crews, has been very welcome. As a charity that is independent of government funding, our crews are able to continue to serve patients in Devon and beyond only thanks to the support of the local communities we serve and to whom we are immensely grateful.”

Last year, Devon Air Ambulance’s new H145 helicopter was made ready to bring emergency medical care to patients across Devon.