Ben, who worked in the hospitality sector for over 30 years before joining GNAAS last year, has a natural gift for networking and connecting with the community, so we think the promotion was truly deserved. We caught up with Ben to find out more about what he’ll be getting up to in his new role: … Continued
Phil Duggan, 53, from Dearham, was chopping wood in his storage container in Maryport on 25 March when his left arm got caught in the saw he was using. After shutting down his chop saw he rang 999 and a road crew from the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) was dispatched to the scene. A … Continued
The charity’s critical care teams, which include a doctor and a specialist advanced trauma paramedic, are based in Eaglescliffe in the North East, and Penrith in Cumbria, and cover an area of more than 8,000 square miles. From 21 June to 23 September they were activated to more than 600 incidents in the North East, … Continued
Following her rescue, Claire signed up to the Regular Giving programme GNAAS offers along with raising funds for the charity. She said: “Without their fast response, I could have lost my foot. It blows my mind that such a vital service is run as a charity and I want to do all I can to … Continued
Recalling the incident Steven said: “It was on the A66, I was a passenger of a work van – we were driving down to a job between Penrith and Keswick. “A van on the other side of the road had been overtaken which caused us to swerve and hit the kerb. “We then slid onto … Continued
On Friday evening, a technical crew member at Yorkshire Air Ambulance became an unfortunate victim of a laser strike. The laser beam managed to hit their eye resulting in a burn on his cornea. Thankfully he is now on the path to a full recovery, and everyone at GNAAS wishes him well, but unfortunately this … Continued
Malcolm Tierney, 73, from Gateshead, had been riding his motorbike in Consett, County Durham, on 22 June, when he was involved in a collision with a car on the A692. The emergency services were called and the team from the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), who monitor 999 calls from the North East and … Continued
Ben Sisson is a former restaurant manager who worked in hospitality for more than 30 years before moving to the charity sector and joining GNAAS at the end of 2022. His current role as a fundraiser includes representing GNAAS at external public events, engaging with existing and potential supporters, and delivering talks and presentations to … Continued
Adam Price, 32, from Eaglescliffe, completed the Great North Run in just over two hours and 15 minutes while wearing the Great North Air Ambulance Service’s (GNAAS) helicopter mascot costume ‘Ellie Copter’. The 2023 Great North Run was his fifth time participating in the half marathon, but his first attempt at a world record. He … Continued
Both events promise to be a lavish circus spectacular, with a range of entertainment including carnival games, circus performers, and a live band. The balls are taking place at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Friday 20 October at 7pm and at The Halston in Carlisle on Friday 10 November at 7pm, and the North East … Continued
