News from March 2022

  • Babcock agrees contract with North West Air Ambulance Charity

      Babcock and North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) have announced a significant new multi-year contract which will keep the charity saving lives into the next decade. The new contract, awarded following a competitive procurement process, supported by Aeroptimo, has seen Babcock selected to continue as NWAA’s exclusive aviation partner for …

    29 Mar 2022

  • Volunteer Violet retires after nearly 20 years

      A volunteer for North West Air Ambulance has decided to take a well earned break after generously dedicating her time to the charity. 80-year-old Violet Leach has supported the charity since October 2002 after receiving treatment following a car accident. During that time Violet has helped the charity through …

    14 Mar 2022

  • Blackpool Council crematorium metal recycling scheme raises £15,000 for North West Air Ambulance Charity

      Blackpool Council has donated £15,000 to the North West Air Ambulance Charity (NWAA) service as part of a national crematorium metal recycling scheme. The cheque was presented to the North West Air Ambulance  Charity by Councillor Neal Brookes, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for cemeteries and the crematorium on behalf of …

    09 Mar 2022

  • International Women’s Day – Charlotte Haldane

      Tuesday 8 March 2022 marks International Women’s Day. The annual event provides people with the opportunity to celebrate women and for us, to help champion future female pre-hospital health workers. Shining a spotlight on women who are leading the way for our charity, we spoke to Helicopter Emergency Medical …

    08 Mar 2022