Since 2006, Fir Ends Primary School in Smithfield, Cumbria, has been supporting the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) by hosting collections of unwanted clothing. The clothing is collected and recycled by GNAAS’ Trading Company, with the money generated from the sales of the clothing reinvested back into the charity. The collections at Fir Ends … Continued
Corey Russell, 19, had been on a night out with his friends and was walking back to his home in Croxdale when he was involved in a collision with a car on 3 September 2023. His mother, Claire Russell, 43, said: “He wasn’t meant to be going out because he had a fishing competition the … Continued
20 female runners from eight different air ambulance services have signed up to take part in the iconic half marathon, which is a 13.1-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields. The “Fem in PHEM” group was put together by Emma Gray who is a critical care paramedic with Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Emma, who has … Continued
Roger Moffatt, 57, from Kendal, had joined his two sons for a day of mountain biking, and hired an electric bike to explore the trails. What initially started as an enjoyable family day out on 18 March 2023, ended in a helicopter flight to hospital. Recalling the incident, he said: “On one of the downhill … Continued
We’re working hard to make sure that we’re able to save anyone in need, no matter who, when, or where, but we can only do this with your support. It’s been a long-term ambition of ours to provide 24/7 cover across the region, and while the end goal is in sight, we need your help … Continued
Helen Dinsdale, 70, of Whittingham in Northumberland, was driving home from Tyneside, where her mother had resided before sadly passing away. She had spent the day making funeral arrangements and in the late afternoon she was travelling along the A697 when she decided to visit her pony Misty. She said: “It had been a difficult … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) responded to more than 2,100 incidents across the North East, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cumbria, Scotland and the Isle of Man in 2023. Our charity provides air ambulance services mainly in hours of daylight, while on a night-time, a highly skilled paramedic and doctor operate on a rapid response … Continued
Claire Hughes, 44, from Wylam, has spent her life engaging in several outdoor activities, and in April this year she plans to undertake a journey across the three nations by packraft, bike and on foot, incorporating the longest lake and biggest mountain in each and cycling between them. Claire is no stranger to challenges, after … Continued
Advances in equipment and training have enabled our critical care team to harness the potential of performing a thoracotomy – which is reserved for those patients not otherwise expected to survive. This type of surgery is usually carried out when a person has a penetration injury such as a gunshot or stab wound. Last year … Continued
Ruth Cork, 36, from Shrewsbury, was riding her motorbike on the A65 near Kirkby Lonsdale, and heading to Devil’s Bridge with her friend, who was on a separate bike, when she was involved in a collision with another vehicle. She cannot recall the incident, which occurred on 19 August 2022, and broke several bones including … Continued
