Christmas is right around the corner, and as the weather worsens and stress increases, accidents happen. We often see an increase in drink driving, bad weather results in dangerous road conditions, and snowy hilltops are a caution for fell walkers. Accidents in these scenarios can result in serious injuries which require immediate medical intervention and a specialist trauma unit. In remote locations, miles away from a hospital, patients need medical experts and a speedy transfer.

The Great North Air Ambulance crew are on call throughout the Christmas period. We deliver specialist care to our patient at the scene of the incident, whether by the road side, at home, or on a hilltop. Our highly skilled doctors and paramedics can deliver life-saving treatment in those crucial moments before transporting our patient to hospital. The speed of travel, expertise of the crew, and immediate medical intervention gives every patient the best possible chance of survival.