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• Fundraisers hold annual music night: GazJam in memory of family member

  The family of Gareth ‘Gaz’ Powell have been hosting an annual event in his memory since he passed away in 2021.   Gaz was treated by the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) after he was involved in a road traffic accident three years ago. Gaz’s family have been raising money for …

  29 Aug 2024

• Emergency services welcome His Majesty to Southport

  Emergency responders in Southport welcomed His Majesty, King Charles, to Southport Fire and Ambulance Station yesterday following the tragic event which took place in the town on 29th July. King Charles visited the town to meet survivors of the incident and their families, before greeting representatives from fire, police, ambulance …

  21 Aug 2024

• Join NWAA’s Bubble Rush for a fun family day out

  The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is calling for people to join #TEAMNWAA and add a pop of colour to Wavertree Park, Liverpool.   They’re hosting the inaugural 2024 NWAA Bubble Rush event on the 25th August 2024 and everyone is welcome.  You can walk, run, toddle or dance through …

  14 Aug 2024

• AFC Stockport organises charity ‘All Stars’ match in aid of NWAA

  On Sunday the 30th of June, AFC Stockport held a charity football match day in aid of the North West Air Ambulance Charity. Held at Stockport Sports Village, the annual football event included a kids’ game, a women’s game and a men’s game. The men’s game was the highlight of …

  13 Aug 2024

• NWAA Partnership with AdaptiveComms

  The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has partnered with Southport-based SME telecommunications provider AdaptiveComms.   The charity is utilising the company’s latest service, Adaptive Phone, which is AdaptiveComms latest solutions specifically tailored for the healthcare sector.   The solution will help the charity streamline their operations, from patient care to enhanced …

  06 Aug 2024

• Trials bike enthusiasts take on 24-hour bikeathon for NWAA

  A team of trials bikers from Cheshire have taken on a gruelling 24-hour bikeathon in aid of the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA).   Kevin, Scott and Andy Hipwell took on the intense challenge on Friday the 19th of July, riding throughout the evening into Saturday only stopping briefly …

  06 Aug 2024

• Updated statement – Major Incident in Southport

  - Updated Statement - 30/07/2024 Heather Arrowsmith, Chief Executive Officer, of North West Air Ambulance Charity, has issued the following statement: “We offer our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families affected by yesterday’s incident in Southport. “Two of our helicopters were dispatched to the scene and I would like …

  30 Jul 2024

• 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

• NWAA saves life of Cheshire local in critical road accident

  North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) is sharing the story of Abigail Richardson, a 28-year-old Cheshire local who was involved in a critical accident while towing a trailer with her husband and children on the way home for Christmas. The incident occurred when a lorry passed by the van that …

  23 Jul 2024