DDRC Healthcare

06/03/2026

📣 Event Reminder – Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC)

We’re all set and looking forward to welcoming everyone attending the Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC) tomorrow!

📍 Venue: Hyperbaric Medical Centre, 8 Research Way, Plymouth, PL6 8BU
🅿️ Parking: Free onsite parking available
⏰ Arrival Time: Please aim to arrive around 08:15

We look forward to seeing you all there! 🤿

03/03/2026

🚨 LAST‑MINUTE SPACES JUST OPENED! 🚨

This Saturday’s Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC) suddenly has a couple of places available due to cancellations!

Don’t miss your chance to get fully prepared for real‑world diving emergencies.

📅 This Saturday
📍 DDRC Healthcare, Plymouth

Be ready when it matters most.

👉 Book now before they’re gone:
https://www.ddrc.org/ddrc-events/dive-accident-responder-course/

🌊 LAST FEW SPACES LEFT!
Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC)

🎯 Perfect for:
Recreational divers • Dive Clubs • Dive leaders • Anyone wanting to improve their dive safety knowledge
📅 Date: Saturday 7th March
⚠️ Limited availability – book now to secure one of the last remaining spaces!
👉 Reserve your place today - https://www.ddrc.org/training/courses/36-dive-accident-responder-course/region-UK/

02/03/2026

🌟 DDRC Healthcare 2026 Fundraiser – We’re Running Again!

We’re lacing up once more! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The team at DDRC Healthcare is taking on the Plymouth Half Marathon and 10k races here in Plymouth to raise vital funds for our 2026 campaign.

This year’s theme is “Breathing Life Into Every Mile” — perfect for our mission in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, diving medicine, training and research.

Eleven members of staff are taking part (some eagerly, some nervously, all brilliantly!), and every donation helps us continue delivering life-changing care for patients who need it most.

💙 Support the team & follow our journey!

Click the link to our website post for the full story, team updates, and how your donation makes a difference.

Read the full story here 👉 https://www.ddrc.org/ddrc-healthcare-2026-fundraiser-breathing-life-into-every-mile/
JustGiving link 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/breathinglifeintoeverymile

Let’s make a difference — one step, one mile, one breath at a time. 💙

We’re off and running again — literally! Over a third of our team at DDRC Healthcare is once more lacing up for the Plymouth Half Marathon and 10k races here in Plymouth this May. After last year’s incredible support and...

25/02/2026

🚨 DARC Merch Pre-Orders! 🚨

We’re taking pre-orders for merchandise for our upcoming Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC) on Saturday 7th March 2026 🌊

📅 Pre-orders close Friday 27th February at 10am. Don’t miss out!
Email info@ddrc.org or call 01752 209999 to secure your merch before it’s gone!

Limited stock available on the day - items can be ordered on the day and posted after the event for £4.50 (UK orders only).

19/02/2026

March 2026 Occupational Medicals – Now available to book📅

At DDRC, we offer a wide range of industry-standard medicals – all carried out by expert diving doctors and technicians.

✅ ENG1
✅ HSE
✅ Offshore Medical (OEUK/OGUK)
✅ (WIND) Renewable UK Medical – Fitness to work with Chester Step Test

We also offer the following combined medicals:
✅ HSE & OEUK
✅ ENG1 & HSE
✅ ENG1 & OEUK
✅ OEUK/OGUK with EBS

Why book with DDRC?
🅿️ FREE parking
👩‍⚕️Bespoke medicals? No problem!
💙 Every booking supports our charity mission, funding diving safety and research.

🔗 VIEW AVAILABILITY & BOOK ONLINE: ddrc.org/medicals/
📞 Enquiries: 01752 209999 | ✉️ Email: medicals@ddrc.org

12/02/2026

🌊 LAST FEW SPACES LEFT!
Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC)

🎯 Perfect for:
Recreational divers • Dive Clubs • Dive leaders • Anyone wanting to improve their dive safety knowledge
📅 Date: Saturday 7th March
⚠️ Limited availability – book now to secure one of the last remaining spaces!
👉 Reserve your place today - https://www.ddrc.org/training/courses/36-dive-accident-responder-course/region-UK/

30/01/2026

Upcoming Medical Appointments – February 2026 📆

DDRC Medical Services is led by our Medical Director Dr Doug Watts and all medicals are carried out by expert diving doctors and technicians.

✨All profits go back into our charity mission to support diving safety, research, and our Fitness to Dive service.

Book now at: https://www.ddrc.org/medicals/ - For all other medical enquiries, please call us on 01752 209999 or email medicals@ddrc.org.

📍Based at DDRC Hyperbaric Medical Centre – with free parking!

27/01/2026

Thank you to for their brilliant fundraising effort 💙

As part of their annual Ice-Breaker Dive — a long-standing January tradition — members made donations following their dive and post-event meal, raising £65 for DDRC Healthcare via JustGiving.

We are extremely grateful that Severnside Sub-Aqua Club once again chose to support our work. Thank you to everyone involved for your generosity and ongoing support.

20/01/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Professional Dive Boat Skipper event. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did!

Your enthusiasm, questions, and energy made the day truly special, and it was fantastic to connect with so many passionate individuals committed to raising standards in professional dive operations.

We’re excited to continue building this community and supporting you on your journey. Follow us for more events, training opportunities, and industry insights.

12/01/2026

Ever wondered who’s behind the training when you come to DDRC?

Meet Paul — adventurer, explorer, educator, and a valued member of our DDRC Training Team. With over 30 years of expedition experience across oceans, mountains, jungles and polar regions, Paul brings real-world resilience and leadership into everything he teaches.

Right now, he’s on expedition in the Antarctic Peninsula ❄️

This is the experience behind your training at DDRC.

👉 Click the link to read Paul’s full bio and discover the experience behind your training.
https://www.ddrc.org/paul-adventurer-explorer-ddrc-training-team-member/

12/01/2026

🎅 A huge thank you to Scuba Santas! 🎅

On 13th December, an incredible 38 Scuba Santas took to the water for a festive dive in support of DDRC, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Thanks to their efforts — and a fantastic selection of raffle prizes generously donated by local companies — an amazing £442 was raised to support our work 💙

We’re so thankful to everyone involved: the Santas who suited up, the businesses who donated prizes, and everyone who bought raffle tickets and supported the event. What a brilliant way to spread some Christmas cheer (with bubbles)!

Thank you, Scuba Santas — you’re absolute legends 🎄🤿