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
At the start of this year our Trading Company, which collect and recycle used clothing, books and other items, relocated from their unit in Aycliffe’s Business Park to our headquarters in Urlay Nook, Eaglescliffe. They have joined our charity services colleagues who moved into the building in April 2019, and our critical care team who … Continued
Travis Dixon, 15, was enjoying the Summer holidays by going on a bike ride with his friend in Newton Aycliffe, where he lives, on 2 August 2022 when they approached Middridge Quarry. They were both walking along the edge of the quarry when Travis slipped and fell to the bottom, temporarily knocking him unconscious. On … Continued
Without those invaluable donations, we wouldn’t have been able to attend the 1,732 callouts we were tasked with last year, it’s that simple. And while writing your Will can be a sensitive, and at times uncomfortable process, we want you to know that if you choose to leave us a donation, no matter how big … 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
Derek Heslop, affectionately known as Dez, was only 23 years old when he slipped and fell 15ft from a roof in South Shields and sustained a severe head injury. This was his fourth day in his new role as a roofer, and his partner Rebecca Ward was six months pregnant with their first child. Recalling … Continued
Neil Young, 41, of Crummock Bank Farm, Waverton, has supported GNAAS for years, and when the charity launched their ‘Walk The Wall’ challenge, asking the public to virtually walk the length of Hadrian’s Wall, he decided to take part, but with a twist. The full length of the wall is 84 miles, and those who … Continued
