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 and air ambulance services; alongside […] The post Emergency services welcome His Majesty to Southport appeared first on North West Air Ambulance Charity ..read more

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 this pushchair and wheelchair-friendly fun […] The post Join NWAA’s Bubble Rush for a fun family day out appeared first on North West Air Ambulance Charity ..read more

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 the day, where AFC Stockport […] The post AFC Stockport organises charity ‘All Stars’ match in aid of NWAA appeared first on North West Air Ambulance Charity ..read more

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 collaboration, aiming to improve overall […] The post NWAA Partnership with AdaptiveComms appeared first on North West Air Ambulance Charity ..read more

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 collaboration, aiming to improve overall […] The post NWAA Partnership with AdaptiveComms appeared first on North West Air Ambulance Charity ..read more

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 to eat and drink.   […] The post Trials bike enthusiasts take on 24-hour bikeathon for NWAA appeared first on North West Air Ambulance Charity ..read more

– 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 to thank the crew who, […] The post Updated statement – Major Incident in Southport appeared first on North West Air Ambulance Charity ..read more

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 images and videos online. We […] The post Major Incident – Southport appeared first on North West Air Ambulance Charity ..read more

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 Abigail was in, causing a huge gust of wind that made the trailer start swaying and the van rock. Abigail’s husband warned her of an impending collision with a tree, and the next thing she knew, the door frame and dashboard were crushing her leg, trapping her inside the vehicle. Abigail briefly regained ..read more

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 Charity. They flew him to Royal Preston Hospital and from there he went straight into theatre. Unfortunately, about three hours after the incident he sadly died. Sarah said: “For us, the whole family, the fact that the air ambulance was there and picked him up so quickly, he was still conscious ..read more