A paramedic from the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has passed the charity’s gruelling ‘sign-off’ process with flying colours meaning she is now a fully-fledged air medic. Jemma Kirby who is originally from Australia but now lives in Newcastle, has been with the organisation for six months. Jemma said: “It’s been such an … Continued
We have been left “staggered, stunned and completely blown away” after a retired teacher left a donation in his Will that will pay for around 200 rescue missions. John Dodds, from Darlington, passed away last year aged 85 after battling cancer and although he did not want to disclose the amount of his gift to … Continued
Alan Young from Haswell, Durham, had been taking an aerial down from his house when it is believed he slipped from the ladder back in September this year. Alan’s daughter Lauren, 27, said: “My dad was so friendly, he was liked by everyone and was super helpful. He gave everyone a hand whenever they needed … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has teamed up with NHS Blood and Transplant in support of the ‘Leave them Certain’ campaign for Organ Donation Week 2021. The campaign which runs this week aims to encourage people to discuss their wishes around organ donation with family members in the event of their death. It comes … Continued
She had been enjoying coffee with friends in July when she started to feel unwell. Sue said: “I had said to the girls that I had a lot of pain in my back but we’re all always moaning about pain, so it got left as that and then we had a wander around Poundland.” But … Continued
Holly Taylor chatted to him to find out more about what comes next… Mike, how long have you been at GNAAS? I have been a doctor at GNAAS for 11 and a half months now. Up until recently, I was working as a probationary trainee. Now, I have been signed off. How does it feel … Continued
The training which took place at GNAAS’ headquarters in Eaglescliffe was aimed at equipping firearms officers with medical knowledge that could mean the difference between life and death for critically injured patients. GNAAS paramedic and training manager, Jamie Walsh, said: “The purpose of the day is to help the officers deal with some of the … Continued
GNAAS pilot Keith Chick closed the hanger door on his three year career with the charity for the final time last week. Ahead of his retirement, Holly Taylor caught up with him. Keith, why are you leaving? Well, I have just turned 60 and legally you are only allowed to fly an aircraft with one … Continued
Jemma, how does it feel to be part of the team at GNAAS? It really is a massive honour to be part of the team and such a privilege to work alongside such motivated and inspirational people. What was the interview process like? The interview was challenging and gruelling but at the same time, it … Continued
Fast forward a few weeks and the new Pride of Cumbria II aircraft has already completed 55 missions around the patch meaning lives saved and families kept together. The Dauphin N3 is based at GNAAS’ base in Langwathby near Penrith and will enable the charity’s critical care team to reach even more patients across the … Continued
