13-year-old Leo Armstrong from Middlesbrough has taken part in several fundraising challenges since he was only eight and has raised thousands of pounds for GNAAS. In 2015 he did a sponsored bike ride round his local area, and in 2017 he abseiled down Roseberry Topping. Leo’s passion for GNAAS continued because he carried out a … Continued
Fiona Hilton, 55, from Oxford, was enjoying her first trip to the Lake District in 30 years on 10 October with her boyfriend Andy Davison, 57, until their walk down Hell Ghyll ended prematurely. Fiona said: “We were about three miles from the farm we were staying at when Andy suggested putting our gaiters on, … Continued
Paul Thomas, 61, from Wallsend, was riding his bike from Keswick in April 2005 and heading towards Hartside Café, in Alston, when he spotted spilt diesel on the road. He said: “I went round a bend and saw the sand covering the diesel. There were no signs out and I struggled to control the bike … Continued
Robbie Mason was only eight years old when he was hit by a car as he went to cross the road on his way to Gretna Primary School in February 2014. He sustained several injuries including a shattered cheekbone and eye socket, facial laceration, a broken shoulder and several minor bump and bruises. Recalling the … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service’s (GNAAS) Blood on Board project is thought to have saved dozens of lives since its launch in 2015. After hearing of the project, the Regional Emergency-Urgency Agency (known as AREU) sent two clinicians to visit the charity to find out more. Simone Celi, an advanced nurse practitioner and Christian … Continued
Hi Jeff. We know human factors is a vast subject, but could you explain what it is? Human factors is a broad ranging term for some of the other things that go into the performance, safety and well-being of a team trying to accomplish a task. It can best be thought of as all of … Continued
Despite the ever-changing situation, our critical care team continue to remain operational across the region, and we’re very proud to say we have not lost one minute of operational time this year. This has only been possible thanks to our supporters who have stuck by us during these uncertain times. Over the summer, the lockdown restrictions eased … Continued
Terry and Margaret Haram, both 71, from South Shields, had just left Center Parcs and were travelling on the A66 near Temple Sowerby when they collided with a van on 24 October 2016. Margaret said: “A van on the other side of the road was overtaking. I saw the van lift up and then it … Continued
Karl Cleet, who was only 19 at the time, was crushed after a car reversed into him, trapping him against another car close to his family home in Eaglescliffe. The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) flew to the scene and pulled Karl from under the car before assessing and treating his injuries, which included … Continued
But despite this, our fundraising colleagues have been working hard throughout the pandemic to ensure our critical care team continue to fly and save lives. After months of working from home, our colleagues are starting to go out into the community again, so you may see us out and about in your local area. The … Continued
