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Meet our new paramedic Laura

In October we welcomed Laura to the team as one of our new critical care paramedics working at our base in Langwathby, Penrith. The 28-year-old, who is originally from Carlisle, is no stranger to air ambulances after working at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, before moving back to her home county. We had a chat with … Continued

GNAAS’ role in the farming community

Among these call-outs are people working on one of the thousands of farms based in the county, so we had a chat with Lee Salmon, our head of operations for Cumbria and the Isle of Man, about the role GNAAS plays in the farming sector. If a farmer has an incident in a rural area, … Continued

In the spotlight: Our Corporate Partner Lycetts

Insurance broker and independent financial adviser Lycetts have many clients and employees who live in rural areas and consequently have witnessed our critical care team in action. This led to the firm choosing to support our charity and subsequently they’ve raised thousands of pounds for GNAAS. In recognition of Lycetts’ fantastic support, we awarded them … Continued

Meet our specialist fundraiser Vicky

In April we welcomed Vicky Fisher to the team as a specialist fundraiser. The 43-year-old who lives close to our headquarters in Eaglescliffe works with the corporate sector and major donors to see how they can support GNAAS and help make a positive difference in people’s lives. We caught up with her to find out … Continued

GNAAS collecting clothes at the Great North Run

On Sunday 8 September after all the runners have crossed the start line of the world’s biggest half marathon, there will likely be mounds of clothing left behind on the central motorway in Newcastle. This is a familiar sight at the event, as runners tend to wear outer layers to keep them warm while waiting … Continued

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