GNAAS doctor, Laura Duffy, from Livingston, joined the charity back in 2010. She’s now been an integral part of the critical care team for 12 years. Holly Taylor caught up with Laura to find out the ins and outs of her work with the charity, her job as an A&E consultant, and how she manages … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service’s (GNAAS) recycling arm has seen a rise in bags of clothing intended for the charity being stolen, leading to a loss of vital funds. John Ballan, who manages the charity’s trading company said: “We really appreciate everyone who fills their bags with unwanted clothing and other items to support … Continued
Hollie Smith from Chester-Le-Street joined the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) in January this year after nine years with the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS). Hollie is the youngest paramedic ever to join the GNAAS team at just 28 years old. Last week, she went through the most intense and gruelling day of her … Continued
Ruth Marlee, 70, from Hexham, has been reunited with the paramedic who treated her six years after a serious fall from her horse. Ruth was horse riding in Hexhamshire near Hamburn Hall, when her horse Gini was spooked, causing her to fall and seriously injure herself. She said: “Something spooked Gini, and I ended up … Continued
Every penny you generate through your tea party will help our air ambulance service respond to people in need. That’s why we’ll help you to host the perfect tea party, whether that be during this Afternoon Tea Week, at work, or on an evening of your choice. So, let’s stick the kettle on! Home is … Continued
Samantha, 42, from Penrith was on a social bike ride with friends near Keswick when she hit a sinkhole, causing her to be thrown from her bike in August 2017. She sustained injuries to her brain and skull, fractured ribs, a lacerated spleen and an arterial bleed. Our team flew to the scene and assessed … Continued
Back in June 2021, the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) welcomed Aussie Jemma Kirby to its critical care team. 36-year-old Jemma would be the first female paramedic to be based over at its Teesside headquarters – working primarily on the charity’s Guardian of the North II helicopter. A year has passed since she … Continued
The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) which covers the North East, North Yorkshire and Cumbria celebrated 20 years of providing life-saving critical care on 13 May, and now their pilot Nigel Lynch is asking the public to help them continue to respond to those in need, by taking part in their 20th Birthday Raffle. … Continued
A Gateshead mum has celebrated her daughter’s 26th birthday eight years after being told she wouldn’t survive the car crash that left her with life-changing injuries. In June 2015, 26-year-old Bethany Oliver had been to a funeral when she was involved in a road traffic collision. Bethany’s mum, Claire Foster, said: “On the morning it … Continued
For 20 years, our charity has provided critical care to the most severely ill and injured people in the region, responding to over 23,500 incidents and our birthday ball will showcase and celebrate the last two decades while raising funds towards the next 20 years. The 20th Birthday Ball promises a dazzling night of glamour, … Continued
