Here, Holly Taylor chats to paramedic John Kirton who gives us a little insight into ARC and how it works… John, what is ARC? Well, ARC is a software developed by GNAAS that is a complete tasking system. This means that from getting the task or job, it will show us the location of the … Continued
British Jockey Emma Smith-Chaston, originally from Lancashire, now based at Middleham, North Yorkshire, has said she is delighted to support a charity that is so close to her heart and is looking forward to seeing what can be achieved when working together with the organisation. The 24-year-old said: “I have been riding since I can … Continued
GNAAS paramedics John Kirton and Hollie Smith featured heavily on last night’s hard-hitting episode of BBC’s ‘Ambulance’. Hollie and John opened up to Holly Taylor after the episode aired about the effect that difficult jobs can often have on them. Here’s what they said: John: When we’re tasked to an incident, we don’t really have … Continued
A woman from Kendal was told it was a miracle she survived after a car lost control and knocked her from her motorbike and into a motorway hard shoulder. Sarah Galvani was having a ride out back in May 2014 when the accident happened. Sarah said: “I am a member of Morecambe Bay Estuaries Advanced … Continued
Hollie Smith from Chester-Le-Street joined the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) in January last year after nine years with the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS). Hollie is the youngest paramedic ever to join the charity’s critical care team at just 28 years old. Fast forward a year and Hollie is now part of the … Continued
Three helicopters, two rapid response cars, and one team of highly-trained medical professionals cover the 8000 square miles that are the operational area of the Great North Air Ambulance Service. And behind them are the people who give 100% of the money this takes. Together, with our doctors, paramedics, pilots and supporters who have pledged … Continued
A MAN from Berwick-upon-Tweed has opened up about the moment a passer-by had to hold up the phone to his ear so he could call his wife following a motorbike accident that left him with life-changing injuries. Philip Heywood was heading to work for the first time since the pandemic back in May 2022 when … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has welcomed a new dispatcher to the team following the charity’s move to providing critical care 24/7 in the North East. Jordan Parker from Stanhope will be responsible for tasking the critical care team to incidents across the North East and Cumbria on a daily basis. Jordan said: … Continued
This year, the charity has had so much to celebrate, all of which wouldn’t have been possible without your help. We chatted with our paramedics to find out just what it was that made this year so special for them. Here’s what they had to say: Paramedic and training manager, Jamie Walsh, said: “My highlight … Continued
Giving up their Christmas this year is GNAAS doctor Dion Arbid, pilot Phil Lambert, and paramedics Gordon Ingram, Hollie Smith, and Jemma Kirby. Holly Taylor chatted to Gordon and Hollie to find out about what it is like leaving family behind at home to be part of the life-saving critical care team on shift at … Continued
