Steph Owens
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Updated funding requirement
The funding requirement for the North West Air Ambulance Charity is now £18 million annually and is in place to cover the financial year 2024/2025. The increase is crucial to ensure the continued provision of our lifesaving services across the North West. The new requirement for funding reflects our commitment …
12 Sep 2024
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Curtis Hatton is thanking the charity that saved his life
This Air Ambulance Week (9th – 16th September), the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is sharing the story of how it saved the life of a 29-year-old Cheshire man who suffered potentially fatal injuries. On 5th May 2019, Curtis Hatton and his friends were enjoying a day of mountain …
11 Sep 2024
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Major Incident – Southport
Earlier today, we received a call to attend an incident in Southport. Our crew is working closely with the other agencies involved, including the Police and North West Ambulance Service. Our priority is the wellbeing of those involved. We ask that people resist speculating about the incident and avoid posting …
29 Jul 2024
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NWAA saves life of man who fell off scaffolding at 30ft
Gary's journey with North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) began when he was involved in a serious accident, whilst renovating his home, he fell off scaffolding from a height of 30ft in August 2023. Moving swiftly, the NWAA crew arrived at the scene and assessed Gary’s injuries, the crew could …
08 May 2024
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Celebrating 10 years of working for NWAA
Supporter Engagement Assistant Lauren is celebrating her 10th anniversary of working with the North West Air Ambulance Charity and says it's the most rewarding job ever!’ And Lauren, 31, hopes she continues for at least another decade enjoying her time as part of a team that ‘continues to save lives’. …
08 Mar 2023
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Soap star launches NWAA’s ‘Message in a Bauble’ campaign
Soap star Rob Beck is encouraging people from across the region to show their appreciation for the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) this Christmas by supporting the charity’s festive ‘Message in a Bauble’ campaign. The crew work tirelessly 365 days a year to provide enhanced pre-hospital care to patients …
08 Dec 2022
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Training begins for former Hollyoaks actor’s NWAA fundraiser
Former Hollyoaks actor Robert Beck has begun training for a fundraising expedition to Peru, to raise vital funds for the North West Air Ambulance Charity. 54-year-old Robert Beck, who has starred in a range of TV shows and is married to Coronation Street actor Jane Danson, is taking on the …
14 Oct 2022
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Dad-of-three pays emotional tribute after horrific chainsaw injury – NWAA passes 200 blood patients
A dad-of-three who suffered a horrific chainsaw accident has paid tribute to the North West Air Ambulance Charity. After receiving catastrophic injuries to his chest, 39-year-old Robert Gardner’s life was saved by the charity’s crew after they transfused eight units of pre-hospital blood at the scene. As part of Air …
07 Sep 2022
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Thousands raised as over 400 supporters take part in annual Cross Bay Walk
Hundreds of supporters, including a ten-woman strong ‘bride tribe’ walked across the Morecambe Bay sands to raise thousands of pounds for the North West Air Ambulance Charity. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, 430 walkers crossed from Arnside to Grange-over-sands, dressed in yellow, and collectively raised an amazing £8,365 so far. …
26 Jul 2022