Tim West

What a great way to mark the start of #NationalAirAmbulanceWeek! 🚁💚 We were delighted to receive an open letter from HRH The Duke of Cambridge thanking all our staff, volunteers and supporters for their vital role in helping to save lives every day in the North.

No tractor? 🚜 No problem! 🚗🚁 When The Guardian of the North II first arrived at Progress House, the tractor was still in use over at Teesside International Airport. However that didn't stop our paramedic Steve Miles coming to the rescue with his ex-military Land Rover.

Our volunteer Bruce Evans, from Windermere, is battling terminal cancer and has been self-isolating during lockdown. Recently we invited him to fly in our new helicopter as it was being relocated to Progress House near Eaglescliffe. Here's what he thought of the experience...

It’s great to see everyone come together once again to #ClapForOurCarers. Here’s our critical care team at the Great North Air Ambulance Service showing their appreciation for everyone involved in the ongoing response against COVID-19. #ClapForCarers #StayHomeSaveLives

"I've done 35 years of clinical work, and now it's time to move on." This afternoon we said goodbye and good luck to our paramedic Paul Burnage, but not before we shared a few funny stories over a slice of cake! Best of luck for the future Paul 💚👏

GNAAS has launched the Critical Care 24/7 Appeal to enable its doctors and paramedics to reach hundreds more people every year. But we need your help. greatnorthairambulance.co.uk…

Great to hear the success of Warkworth Rotary Club's bi-annual golf day in aid of GNAAS. Last week, we were presented with a cheque from David Bell and John Geggie after the event raised £2,000! The club has raised £13,800 for GNAAS since 2009🤩

We are pleased to announce that, after selling out very early last year, we have increased the number of charity places we have available in the Great North Run 2020! Get yours: greatnorthairambulance.co.uk…

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to all of our wonderful #TeamGNAAS runners! You are a true inspiration. If you want to be part of the #GreatNorthRun 2020, places are available now! Get yours here: greatnorthairambulance.co.uk…

WATCH: The moment Michael Hallas was airlifted after having a seizure in his home in Spennymoor. The incident left Michael having to re-learn to use the left side of his body after scans showed he had suffered a brain haemorrhage. Read more: bit.ly/MichaelHallas