Two doctors and a paramedic from GNAAS had responded to reports of an assault in Trimdon Station. The North East Ambulance Service’s (NEAS) HART team also attended the incident, and after assessing the patient’s injuries, they were taken to hospital by a NEAS road crew for further treatment. The team from GNAAS were leaving the … Continued
Morgan Prescott, 27, from Temple Sowerby near Penrith, was due to join other amateur riders from across the UK to race thoroughbred horses on York racecourse, as part of Macmillan’s ‘Ride of Their Lives’. She was expected to complete six months of intense jockey training and fundraising before the prestigious event, but unfortunately on 15 … Continued
After time spent as an emergency medicine doctor in some of the world’s worst conflict areas, Kate Allen joined the critical care team at GNAAS in 2018. In this honest interview, Kate discusses her inspirational career, the difficulties she’s faced as a woman working in medicine, the people who inspire her, and that one piece … Continued
Samantha Hall, 26, from Chilton, County Durham was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on the A167 near Newton Aycliffe on 15 July 2019. The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) dispatched two double crewed ambulances, a clinical care ambulance, two Hazardous Area Response Teams, a rapid response vehicle and both helicopters from the Great North Air … Continued
When GNAAS is called out to a critically ill patient, seconds count. More often than not, on scene of an incident, the team on duty would have to run to and from the aircraft to grab bits of life-saving equipment or rely on help from the ambulance service. That was of course until five critical … Continued
Approximately 300 guests attended the 20th Birthday Charity Ball at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Saturday 15 October in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). For 20 years, the charity has provided critical care to the most severely ill and injured people in the region and responded to over 24,000 incidents. To … Continued
Phil O’Donnell, from Hull, has been a critical care doctor with the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) for over eight years. Holly Taylor caught up with Phil to find out more about his life outside of the charity. Where do you work outside of GNAAS and what is your role? Outside of the charity, … Continued
GNAAS has joined forces with GivePenny to create a ‘World Gaming Day’ fundraiser where people hold a gaming day with their friends and family to raise vital funds for their charity. Saturday 22 October is the official World Gaming Day, but gamers can host their event on any day throughout October. Those interested in taking … Continued
Our critical care team typically includes one doctor and one paramedic. Although the two roles bring different skills and capabilities to the scene, at the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), they do so from an equal standing. The team operates under incredible pressure and often in isolation, so the cohesion of the small team … Continued
This demonstrated the first flight up a slope by a GNAAS medic. The research program, funded by Ørsted, is helping all three organisations understand how new technology like the Jet Suit may play a part in remote medical response. The project represents a true world first where the concept of improved human mobility is explored … Continued
