Charity donations In May 2002, The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) became a charitable company, registered with the Charity Commission. Our headquarters opened on Grange Road in Darlington, and we began having an aircraft based at Durham Tees Valley Airport (now Teesside International Airport). Since becoming a charity, this means we are not government … Continued
This is an increase of over 260 incidents compared to 2022’s figures and is a consequence of the charity’s expansion of their service. At the start of January 2023, GNAAS began operating seven nights a week in the North East and later that year extended their night-time service in Cumbria to four nights. The charity … Continued
GNAAS currently have over 100 regular volunteers as part of their ‘ground crew’, who dedicate their spare time representing the charity. Whether it’s delivering presentations to the public, manning stalls at summer shows, or emptying collection boxes, they help in numerous ways to support the cause. Sophie Snowdon, fundraising lead at GNAAS, said: “Since March … Continued
Yesterday, paramedic Jake Gunn had his first shift back onboard the Guardian of the North II after spending several months working as an army medic overseas. We’re delighted to have him back and looking forward to seeing him regularly around the base again. For those who may be unfamiliar with Jake, here’s a bit of … Continued
24/7 service in the North East At the start of this year we officially started providing critical care 24/7 in the North East. Since 2015 a paramedic and doctor team from GNAAS has been operating on an all-night rapid response vehicle to help deliver care to the most ill or injured people across the North … Continued
Theo has dedicated his career and a large amount of his spare time helping other people, including saving countless lives. Before retiring from his role at GNAAS, we caught up with him to talk about his life, career highlights, and what he’s going to miss most about our charity. Could you talk me through your … Continued
One person giving up their Christmas Day this year is GNAAS paramedic Gordon Ingram, who is our head of operations – east. We chatted to Gordon to find out what it is like working during the Christmas period. What shifts are you working over Christmas? I’m working day shifts on the 23rd, Christmas Eve and … Continued
At GNAAS, no two days are the same, but our main goal never changes, which is working together as one team, saving lives. Our critical care team, consisting of a doctor, paramedic and pilot, work long shifts every day, delivering advanced, life-saving treatment to the people of our region at the critical moments that matter. … Continued
In October we welcomed Dr James Hale to the team, who is a Royal Air Force Anaesthetist, with a wealth of experience in pre-hospital care, including working with other air ambulance services. The 36-year-old, who is originally from Lincolnshire, has had a busy few months, as he started working at GNAAS just after beginning a … Continued
Miriam Craggs, from Wingate, formerly Wheatley Hill, was a much-loved primary school teacher, friend and neighbour, and had a close relationship with her brothers and sisters-in-law. She enjoyed going on holiday, gardening, and regularly stayed in her static caravan in Teesdale. At the age of 54, unfortunately she was diagnosed with Leukemia, which at the … Continued
