News
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NWAA Paramedic Takes on Guinness World Record at the London Marathon
A North West Air Ambulance Charity paramedic from Lancashire is set to take on a world record attempt at the London Marathon on the 21st of April. Caroline, a Senior Paramedic Team Leader at the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA), is not only taking on the 26.2 miles, but …
03 Apr 2024
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Local man’s life saved by charity after heart attack while out walking dog
A local man is expressing gratitude to the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) for saving his life after he suffered a major heart attack while out walking his dog. Mark Barrett, who was 55 at the time of the incident, was walking his dog in the Lake District when …
02 Apr 2024
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Meet Caroline: Critical Care Paramedic at NWAA for over 10 years
Our critical care paramedics (CCP) at the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) solely man two of our helicopters, H75 and H08. Their roles include additional skills to that of a paramedic. They are able to provide advanced interventions, as well as administer a broad spectrum of drugs, and perform …
18 Mar 2024
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Glasdon Joins the Corporate Crew
This exclusive members club and business group plays an integral role in raising awareness and vital funds for the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA). The North West Air Ambulance Charity provides enhanced pre-hospital care for a wide range of medical situations, including accidental injuries and serious emergencies. They are …
14 Mar 2024
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NWAA Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
Friday 8th of March marks International Women’s Day, which is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the work done by all women within the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA). This year we are shining a spotlight on the women who are leading the way for our charity. We asked …
08 Mar 2024
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Together Finance Donates £15,000 to North West Air Ambulance Charity
Financial services company, Together Finance have chosen to donate £15,000 to the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA). Together Finance, based in Greater Manchester, has made a significant donation to the lifesaving charity, to enable them to continue to save lives across the North West. The money donated will go …
07 Mar 2024
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Local man’s life saved by charity after urgent chest surgery following bike accident
A North West man is thanking a local charity for saving his life after a biking accident left him with potentially fatal consequences. Jon Hill, a 62-year-old biking enthusiast, was enjoying a solitary ride through the hills of Macclesfield when he unexpectedly collided with a farmer manoeuvring his cattle trailer …
06 Feb 2024
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NWAA Called Out to Record Number of Missions
The North West Air Ambulance Charity has now been called to more than 3,000 missions across the North West in 2023, including, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and Cumbria. The lifesaving charity provides enhanced pre-hospital care to the most critically ill and injured patients across the five-county region, an area …
15 Jan 2024
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“OUR CREW NEEDS YOU THIS CHRISTMAS!”
North West Air Ambulance Charity once again wants everyone to send in a “Message in a Bauble” for their crew this Christmas who will be working as usual over the whole of the Christmas period. The North West Air Ambulance Charity is continuing its tradition of asking supporters to send …
13 Dec 2023