North West Air Ambulance Charity

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

Lancashire-based Volunteer shares her experience in memory of her Husband

Sarah Horne, a dedicated Volunteer from Blackburn, has shared her experience of volunteering with the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA). Sarah’s Husband, Russell was involved in a road traffic collision in 2006, where he was treated and taken to hospital by the crew at the North West Air Ambulance …

25 Jun 2024

NWAA Announces New Charity Partnership with Bright HR

The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has received a new partnership from leading HR and health and safety provider, Bright HR. The corporate partnership will encompass support from Bright HR including fundraising, the company aim to match all donations pound for pound to enable the charity to continue saving …

07 Jun 2024

Family Thanks Charity After Their Son Suffered Severe Burns From a Cup of Tea

A family from Cheshire have said thank you to the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) who saved their son's life after he burned himself on a hot cup of tea. On Wednesday 17th May 2022, a tragic accident occurred that forever changed the lives of the Downes family. Jenson, …