News from 2021
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The new, lifesaving helipad at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is now open
The new, lifesaving helipad at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) – the first elevated helipad of its kind in the North West – has opened to patients today (Monday 10th May, 2021). The state-of-the-art helicopter landing pad, which is situated on the roof of Grafton Street car park on …
10 May 2021
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Wigan Warriors present £14,300 to the North West Air Ambulance Charity
North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) were the Club’s official designated charity partner throughout 2020, with the striking yellow alternative shirt being based around the charity’s iconic image and £5 from each jersey sold being donated to the crucial emergency service. Those proceeds, coupled with some phenomenal bids from supporters …
21 Apr 2021
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North West Air Ambulance Charity reaches 100th blood transfusion
The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has reached a significant milestone in its ‘Blood on Board’ project, bringing blood transfusion to critically ill and injured patients across the region. The service administered blood products to its 100th pre-hospital patient in March 2021, after introducing the capability to perform pre-hospital …
21 Apr 2021
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North West Air Ambulance Charity stores reopen
Since January the North West Air Ambulance Charity’s (NWAA) retail stores have remained closed, in line with government guidelines. On 12th April they were able to welcome back staff, volunteers and, of course, their customers. Starting their retail adventure over 16 years ago, the North West Air Ambulance Charity opened …
13 Apr 2021
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North West Air Ambulance Charity thanks High Sheriffs for incredible walking challenge
The North West Air Ambulance Charity covers 5,500 square miles of bustling cities, and beautiful countryside. 117km of that area has been traversed by the High Sheriffs of the North West in a blistering fundraising effort, which has raised over £14,577 for our lifesaving service. After seeing our helicopters delivering …
10 Mar 2021
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Lancashire family reunited after air ambulance charity rescue eight-year-old son
In August 2020, eight-year-old Tommy Carroll from Accrington was caught in a horrifying burns accident after he was caught by the flames in a garden chiminea. After receiving first aid from his dad, Martin Carroll, the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) was called to scene to provide critical treatment …
05 Mar 2021
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North West Air Ambulance Charity thanks KBE Drinks
How far is it from London to Bangalore? The team at KBE Drinks knows exactly how far – and they have the blisters to prove it! Five members of staff from KBE Drinks took on the challenge of running a total of 5,000 miles between them during 2020. This is …
01 Mar 2021
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Air ambulance charity launches emergency appeal to stay in the skies
The North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) has launched an emergency appeal to keep its lifesaving service funded, following 11 months of significant disruption as a result of the pandemic. While the charity has continued to support the NHS on the frontline and provide advanced pre-hospital care to patients in …
10 Feb 2021
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Family thanks charity who saved their son’s life
In January last year, Jake Cowen, 27, from Oldham, was window cleaning at a property in Warrington with his co-worker and dad, Chris. Suddenly, Jake fell from his ladder, landing badly on the ground, causing him to go into cardiac arrest. Hayley Weeks, who lives at the property where Jake …
10 Feb 2021