75-year-old Tim Lambert was out riding with a friend back in October 2021 when he came off his bike and was airlifted to hospital by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). Tim said: “I have zero memory of the day. My friend Nick and I set off on our bikes at around 9.30am that … Continued
Marcus, did you know you always wanted to be a paramedic? Like many others, I didn’t have a clue when I was younger about what I wanted to do when I left school. I wasn’t particularly academic, but I knew that I could achieve something in life if I could find something I was passionate … Continued
When Jamie Walsh landed at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) in 2015, he felt as though he almost didn’t belong. Fast forward seven years and not only is Jamie a HEMS paramedic, but he is now also the charity’s training manager, helping to run GNAAS’ most sought-after courses which welcome participants from all … Continued
Working three jobs and coming up with new life-saving medical advancements, all while being a mum to two young children isn’t for the faint-hearted… Holly Taylor met with GNAAS doctor, Rachel Hawes, to find out about her career, her pioneering concept that changed the face of air ambulance medicine, and that one superpower she relies … Continued
The 29-year-old from Essex welcomed a baby boy into the world just seven weeks before starting his position with the charity last year and was making the monumental five hour commute from his home in Colchester for his shifts each week. Fast forward six months and sprinkle some dedication and hard work into the mix, … Continued
A mum from Cumbria has hailed the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) as ‘invaluable’ after her toddler suffered horrific burns following an accident at home. Beth Smith, 24, from Wigton, and her partner Rob Carruthers were in the kitchen of their home back in January of this year when 17-month-old Rory managed to get … Continued
JJ Smith was chief pilot at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) for six years before jetting off to pastures new. He flew in for a second time last year and Holly Taylor caught up with him to find out how he’s settled back in. JJ, where are you from? So, I am originally … Continued
Greta, how long have you worked at GNAAS? I joined GNAAS back in August of last year, but I have been working in the North East since 2007. I am originally from Colchester, Essex. Where do you work outside of GNAAS? I work as a doctor in Sunderland Hospital in A&E Talk me through your … Continued
In May 2021, Martina Turner was setting the table at her home in Winlaton Mill, ready for breakfast with her partner Steven Wood, when she was victim to an unprovoked and brutal attack. The 54-year-old was stabbed 29 times by Steven with three different kitchen knives and then locked in a cupboard and left for … Continued
Paul Chappell from St John’s on the Isle of Man thought he was suffering from indigestion after chest pains came on suddenly while he was at work last month. Paul said: “I woke up that morning around 5.45am and I felt 100%. “I was at work for 6.30am as I am a finance director for … Continued
