Will Clark, from Grasmere, has been a keen supporter of GNAAS, since he required our services back in July 2012, following a serious cycling incident. Recalling what happened, he said: “Tragically during a charity triathlon, a stick got caught in the wheel of my bike sending me over the handlebars leading to me breaking the … Continued
Two days for the critical care team at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) are never the same. And, when GNAAS is called out to a critically ill patient, seconds count so it is vital the crew is prepared for anything that they may face. But, how do they do it? It is the … Continued
A dad from Laxey on the Isle of Man has said that the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) now operating in their region has been a ‘game-changer’ in saving the life of his son. Juan Kinnish and his son George were out mountain biking with friends at Skyhill Plantation in Ramsey on the North … Continued
Our base in Langwathby, Penrith consists of a small Portakabin unit, which means space is limited, and most areas have multi uses. For example, a bedroom used by our doctors and paramedics who are working a night shift, also doubles up as an office area in the daytime. The original storage area for drugs and … Continued
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
Danny Ewin, from Low Hesket, was only 16 years old when he was involved in a collision with a car between Culgaith and Langwathby in 2012. Recalling the incident, he said: “I don’t remember a lot from it to be honest. The last thing I remember is I left my great nana’s from Culgaith and … 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
Dan Ranson, 46, was working his job as a roofer in Darlington, when he fell through a garage roof on 19 October 2022. Dan had taken the full force of the fall on his right leg and sustained a double compound break to his tibia and a collapsed lung. GNAAS arrived on scene in five … 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
We deliver advanced life-saving treatments to the people of our region at the critical moments that matter. The recent cost of living crisis has and will continue to have a huge impact on our service. Our charity relies on the generosity of the public to continue its life-saving mission. It has been a busy start … Continued
