News from October 2024
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Family of boy rescued by air ambulance now fundraising for charity
North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is sharing the inspiring story of James Peebles, a former patient whose life was forever changed after a tragic accident on May 2, 2022. At just 15 years old, James was climbing a tree when a branch snapped, causing him to fall from 30ft. …
24 Oct 2024
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Dad takes on Ironman World Championships, after sustaining a brain injury
Paul Bradford, 48 years old, from West Kirby will compete at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, two years after a severe cycling accident. Paul will start his 2024 IRONMAN journey on the 26th of October, taking on 140.6 miles of activity, spanning an ocean swim, a technical bike …
21 Oct 2024
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NWAA launches groundbreaking developments to enhance patient care
The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has announced it is expanding its lifesaving services. The charity is introducing blood on board all its vehicles, as well as expanding its night car service from two nights per week to seven nights, due to ongoing demand. The introduction of blood on …
14 Oct 2024
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NWAA Crew Meet Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales
Our Critical Care Paramedics, Steve and Simon met with Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince and Princess of Wales, this afternoon at Southport Community Centre. The Prince and Princess visited Southport to meet with emergency responders who attended the tragic incident in Southport this July. As advocates of the air ambulance …
10 Oct 2024
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Lifesaving Actions of NWAA Save the Life of Man Trapped in Car
Stephen Regan, from Greater Manchester, was a passenger in a car travelling through Bolton when the car collided with a tree, head-on. As the car hit the tree with some speed, the engine and other parts were forced into the passenger compartment, trapping Stephen in his seat. The …
09 Oct 2024