Jed Rayner, from Hebburn, was only 17 years old, when the car he was travelling in collided head-on with a tractor. Jed was the passenger of his friend James Johnston’s vehicle and they were planning to visit Carlisle when the collision happened on the A686 between Langwathby and Edenhall in Penrith. He said: “It all … Continued
Dr Mike Brooke’s career has seen him progress from being a paramedic at North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) to working as an anaesthetist at Royal Preston Hospital (RPH), and now having shifts as an air ambulance doctor at GNAAS. Mike, who lives near Preston, joined the charity nine months ago and he recently passed the … Continued
Last year we responded to 2,083 incidents across the North East, North Yorkshire, Cumbria, Scotland and the Isle of Man. A large percentage of the incidents were traumatic and medical cardiac arrests, followed by road traffic collisions, assaults, and falls. It is expected that the charity will respond to a similar number of incidents this … Continued
48-year-old Ben Sisson from Eaglescliffe worked in the hospitality sector for over 30 years before joining GNAAS in 2022 as a community fundraiser. His natural gift for networking and connecting with the community shone through and he’s since taken on the role of CSR and Philanthropy Specialist. Ben’s current job involves engaging with our corporate … Continued
In December our paramedic Hollie had the pleasure of surprising Elizabeth with the news she had won the top prize in our Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere raffle. The 80-year-old from Whickham was both thrilled and shocked and said she planned to treat her family during the Christmas holidays as well as give back to GNAAS. Elizabeth … Continued
Since January 2015, the charity’s critical care team have been able to deliver blood transfusions at the scene of an incident, to the most seriously ill or injured patients, giving them the best chance of survival. This treatment was not previously possible outside of a hospital setting, and it has now been used to treat … Continued
Here’s our roundup of fundraising stories guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Fancy dress at the Great North Run As if a half-marathon wasn’t difficult enough, we’ve had two people dress up in our helicopter mascot uniform while completing the Great North Run First was our paramedic Jake who managed the run in … Continued
When our pilots, doctors and paramedics arrive at the base for their shift, they don’t know how many times they’ll be called out, what type of incidents they will face, or the locations they’ll be travelling to. However, what remains a constant during their shift is how they prepare for the day ahead. Here we … Continued
In April 2023 we welcomed Natasha Banks to our team as a CSR and Philanthropy Specialist for Cumbria. The 36-year-old from Penrith works with the corporate sector and major donors in Cumbria to see how they can support GNAAS and help make a positive difference in people’s lives. We caught up with her to find … Continued
Dale Campling, 32, from Bradford, was riding his bike on the B6480, between Giggleswick and the Settle, when he was involved in a collision with a car on 20 August 2023. Dale cannot recall what happened, but he said the actions of a passerby ultimately led to his survival. He said: “There was a gentleman … Continued
