Overview

• On August 2, GNAAS, North East Ambulance Service and Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team stabilised a collapsed hiker at Roseberry Topping, transferred them to a rescue stretcher and airlifted them to hospital within minutes.
• Between August 2 and 3, GNAAS crews responded to 12 incidents across the North East, Cumbria and Northumberland, including five cardiac arrests, three road traffic collisions, two falls, one assault and one self-harm case.
• Specialist doctors and paramedics arrived on scene in about eight minutes by air or rapid response vehicle, underscoring the service’s rapid-deployment capability in time-sensitive emergencies.
• Cleveland Mountain Rescue deployed two Rover vehicles and approximately 16 team members who trekked to casualty sites with essential equipment, exemplifying seamless coordination with ambulance crews.
• Operating without government funding, GNAAS provides life-saving care across North East England, North Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Isle of Man and relies entirely on public donations to sustain its £9.3 million annual budget.