Devon Freewheelers Emergency Voluntary Service are the Devon Blood Bikes and have been providing their services to the people of Devon since 2009. We are a team of volunteer Riders, Drivers, Call Handlers and Fundraisers who are dedicated to providing a 24hrs a day 7 days a week service, supporting the NHS in delivering essential whole blood, blood & other medical samples for testing, medication, patient notes, medical equipment, tissue samples and donor breast milk to hospitals, and other NHS establishments and patients throughout Devon. The Charity is a 100% voluntary organisation. We do not employ staff and we are delighted to welcome you to our updated website.
Why Blood Bikes?
There are now thousands of motorcyclists who volunteer their time to blood bike services across the United Kingdom.
Saving Money
Our 'Blood Bike' service is provided free of charge, at no cost to the NHS. The statistics below reflect this financial year from April 2020 to March 2021.
Saving Lives
Our riders and drivers volunteer their time to serve their local community at no cost to the patient or the NHS
Blood to Helimed
We provide a free transport service to three air ambulances in Devon, Dorset & Somerset, supplying them with blood stocks on board the aircraft for transfusion at the scene of a critical incident
Patients helped between April 20 & March 21
Patients helped since April 2021
NHS Miles from April 2021
NHS Cost Saving £'s :
Devon Freewheelers EVS is always very grateful to be chosen as the Charity of Choice by Companies, Fundraising Organisations and Community Groups or to receive support from individuals who chose to take on personal challenges. Covid-19 has made fundraising for charities across the United Kingdom very difficult, but Devon Freewheelers continues to receive fantastic support from so many people. Thank you.
In 2021 the following have chosen to make Devon Freewheelers EVS their charity of the year.
