Samantha Hymers, 29, originally from Chilton, was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on the A167 near Newton Aycliffe on 15 July 2019. Two helicopters from GNAAS attended scene, alongside the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and the teams worked together to assess and treat both Mrs Hymers and the other driver’s injuries. Speaking about … Continued
IFGL is a leading independent provider of investment, savings and protection solutions to expats and wealthy local national clients based around the world. They are headquartered in the Isle of Man, with offices in the UK, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and Uruguay. They have over 600 staff and manage assets of $27 … Continued
On 27 September, 11-month-old Winnie Atkinson, from Brampton, was having her first sleepover at her grandparents’ house in Brough, with her older sister Ada, 6, when she suddenly became unwell. Her mother Olivia Brummitt, 30, and father Dan Atkinson, 28, were enjoying their first date night since Winnie was born, in Carlisle, when they got … Continued
The charity, which has bases in the North East and Cumbria, is currently facing a crossroads as their iconic green and yellow aircraft are unfortunately coming to the end of their economically viable life. This is due to high maintenance costs and an increasing scarcity of spare parts for Dauphin N3 helicopters. These aircraft have … Continued
The stunning artwork was painted by renowned artist Philip Gray, who partnered with our charity, with the help of Clarendon Fine Art. Philip is an Irish extreme artist who is globally recognised for painting in unexpected and sometimes dangerous locations, including Mt Everest and under icebergs in Antarctica. In support of our charity, he painted Northumberland’s … Continued
The ‘Take Flight Raffle’ launched earlier this year to raise vital funds for the air ambulance charity, which relies on public donations to survive. Every £1 ticket bought will support GNAAS’ mission to keep families and communities together by providing life-saving care across the North. Unfortunately this year’s raffle has failed to reach the same … Continued
Drigg Young Farmers Club (Drigg YFC) pulled the replica, which is modelled on the Great North Air Ambulance Service’s (GNAAS) helicopter, from their village to GNAAS’ base in Langwathby, Penrith on 19 and 20 July. Over 80 members, the youngest being 11, along with older advisory members and friends of the club helped out, with … Continued
As a corporate partner of the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), CCHA is committed to helping sustain our service’s incredible work across the North of England. Our wonderful CSR and Philanthropy Specialist Natsha Banks recently met with the team from CCHA, where they presented her with a cheque for £6,675, bringing their fundraising total … Continued
On Tuesday evening last week (14 October), two doctors, a paramedic and a pilot from GNAAS responded to reports of an assault in Spennymoor. They worked alongside the North East Ambulance Service to assess a patient and as they were about to leave the scene they encountered a drone flying dangerously close to the helicopter. … Continued
Olly Rastrick was piloting a glider in August 2019 when it crashed into the ground almost at the top of Cross Fell, the highest point in the Pennines. Olly suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, which was on an inaccessible Cumbrian mountainside, and after the team from the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) spotted … Continued
