Great North Air Ambulance

The Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) is a charitable organization that provides emergency critical care using helicopters and rapid response cars. It works to deliver medical treatment directly to patients at the scene of an incident and during transport to hospital. The service responds to emergencies where rapid medical support is needed.

The charity employs a critical care team. This team treats patients at the scene of an incident and works to prepare them for transport to hospital.

GNAAS operates a specific service for the Isle of Man. This program extends the charity’s coverage beyond the mainland and provides island communities with access to helicopter emergency medical transport when required.

The organization also maintains a major incident response capability. It coordinates with local health services and other agencies to prepare for and respond to large scale emergencies that demand additional medical resources and coordinated transport.

Flight and ground operations are managed from dedicated airbases. The service uses helicopters equipped for medical missions and deploys rapid response cars when conditions make air transport unsuitable or when a car can reach the patient more quickly.

GNAAS is regulated and provides information about its governance through its trustees and operational policies. The charity publishes patient stories, maintains safeguarding standards, and explains how the public can support its missions through donations and community engagement. It also works with ambassadors to raise awareness.

The service relies on public donations to fund its aircraft, vehicles, and bases. The website offers options for monthly or one time donations, and donors can use Gift Aid to increase the value of their contributions at no extra cost. Supporters can choose donation amounts and manage giving preferences online.

Services

• Critical care
• Helicopter operations
• Rapid response cars
• Isle of Man service
• Major incident response
• Patient stories
• Community engagement