The initiative seeks to further health and safety offshore by improving the way emergency first responses are applied out at sea. The Great North Air Ambulance Service’s journey toward a Jet Suit-enabled paramedic service started in 2020 and aims to train experienced air ambulance paramedics to use the Suit to access patients in the Lake … Continued
The 41-year-old and her partner were walking in icy conditions around the Blanchland, Northumberland area, in the aftermath of Storm Arwen when she slipped. Due to the ice and snow, it would have taken a road ambulance three hours to reach Claire, so the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) was called. GNAAS arrived on … Continued
Since the previous edition of our newsletter, we’ve welcomed a new helicopter to our fleet, launched an overnight car service in Cumbria and appointed a new chief executive. You can read our most recent newsletter here to find out more about the impact your donations continue to have on our service and meet the people … Continued
The two-year-old from Ousby knocked over a jug of boiling water, scalding his shoulder. His quick-thinking mum, Hannah Shaw, 27, doused Oliver in cold water to cool him down. She said: “It all happened in slow motion. He just pulled the jug down, he was screaming, but I just instinctively got him in the bath … Continued
Paramedics, doctors and pilots at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) have been working behind closed doors since March to minimise the risks posed by COVID-19. Prior to the outbreak, the team would regularly host visits from former patients and supporters of the charity. But with all public visits cancelled, the team has launched … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service is offering two new challenges to raise funds while giving people the chance to climb some of the world’s most famous peaks. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the world’s tallest freestanding volcano. The expedition to the peak will begin on 1 February 2021 and participants … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service is holding a Charity Golf Day on Thursday 16 July 2020 at Rockliffe Hall Golf Course, near Darlington. All proceeds will go towards the service, which is called to more than 1600 people every year and needs to raise £5.2 million every year to operate. The Charity Golf Day … Continued
The lifesaving charity is preparing to host its annual Air Angels ball, held at the Hilton, Newcastle Gateshead. Last year’s ball raised £22,823.25 and it is hoped that the 2020 event will raise even more money to fund the charity’s three helicopters and all-night rapid response cars. Book your tickets now The charity ball is … Continued
It might be cold outside, but there’s plenty of festive cheer to warm you up at Rockliffe Hall this Christmas. If you fancy escaping the festive hustle and bustle to spend a few hours exploring your creative side, why not sign up for a Christmassy workshop, where a floral specialist will guide you through the … Continued
Winding its way from the centre of Newcastle to the seafront at South Shields, the world-famous Great North Run never fails to deliver an incredible atmosphere. In 2019 we were lucky to have more than 200 runners joining us as part of #TeamGNAAS, whose every stride is helping to provide critical care in Cumbria, the … Continued
