New doctor, 36-year-old Paddy Duncan, from Gateshead, has joined the charity at a crucial time and will join the other team of 35 doctors that work for the organisation across the North East and Cumbria. Holly Taylor interviewed Paddy to find out more about his life: Paddy, where do you work outside of GNAAS? I … Continued
Our region is home to some of the most stunning and idyllic places in the United Kingdom… From award-winning beaches to historic castles, and from cool city streets to national parks, the North East and Cumbria has it all. But, if you could choose your perfect day out, where would you go and what would … Continued
39-year-old paramedic Jamie Walsh and other members of the organisation’s critical care team plan on running between GNAAS’ two bases in Eaglescliffe, Teesside, and Langwathby, Penrith, at the end of September over a 24-hour period. Jamie, from Durham, said: “The charity needs to raise £8 million a year to survive and with a bigger demand for … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has welcomed a new doctor to its critical care team in the hopes of expanding and becoming a 24/7 service. Last year, the charity not only developed its service in Cumbria to cover 24 hours a day across the two busiest nights of the week but also began … Continued
GNAAS doctor, Rachel Hawes, has been with the charity since 2009! When she’s not saving lives across the region on the organisation’s helicopters and overnight cars, she’s a major trauma consultant anaesthetist at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle. Rachel has been a consultant for more than 10 years and is the department lead … Continued
As the old saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work and here at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), that couldn’t be more true. As a charity, we need to raise £8 million per year to survive, and with each mission costing on average around £4,478, our teams of dedicated staff are constantly working … Continued
We all know how exciting it can be when you hear the sound of our helicopter flying above or coming in to land – it’s not something you see everyday. Our pilots, paramedics and doctors are super friendly and they love nothing more than chatting to our fantastic supporters on scene, but they also have … Continued
Last week, we invited you to support our charity by playing our £10,000 top-prize raffle! Raffle tickets cost only £1 each for the chance to win £10,000, a break in the Lake District worth more than £1,000, or £500 in cash. Our annual raffle raises crucial funds to ensure GNAAS can be ready for anything, … Continued
A 71-year-old woman from Stockton has celebrated the two-year anniversary since the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) saved her life by getting a tattoo of the charity’s logo on her back. Back in July 2021, Sue Wilkinson had been enjoying coffee with friends when she started to feel unwell. Sue said: “I had said … Continued
A man from Windermere has opened up about his terror after losing control during a paragliding flight when the wind quickly changed direction. Nigel Cooper was taking time out from his busy life running a B&B in the Lake District in May this year when it happened. Nigel said: “I am always very busy with … Continued
