Project Launch Event – North West Air Ambulance and Bangor University (IPEP): Developing and Embedding a Performance Psychology Package for Air Ambulance Doctors and Paramedics

Activity: Talk or presentationOral presentation

Description

Organisations: North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) Charity, Bangor University

Attendees: Heather Arrowsmith (CEO-NWAA), David Briggs (Operations Director-NWAA), Dr Marley Willegers, Dr Andy Cooke, Prof Tim Woodman (Bangor University), Steve Bell (CI & NWAA Paramedic), NWAA Clinical Team (Doctors and Critical Care Paramedics)

Output:
Formal launch of the NWAA Performance Psychology Project held on April 3rd at Barton Air Base. The event introduced the aims, methodology, and participation process to NWAA clinicians, and featured a recorded presentation for wider accessibility. Presentations covered the research context, study design, and participation requirements.

Key outcomes included:
Recruitment of 11 participants (25% of clinical cohort to date)

Launch of social media communications showcasing the IPEP–NWAA collaboration (including a group photo of attendees)

Distribution of Participant Information Sheets and digital/paper consent forms

Recorded video made available for ongoing participant engagement (Part 1:
Project Context; Part 2: Study Aims and Participation Details)

The event marked the beginning of participant enrolment and data collection, and laid the groundwork for continued engagement with NWAA’s critical care clinical team.

Period3 Apr 2025
Held atNorth West Air Ambulance (NWAA) Barton Air Base, United Kingdom

Keywords

  • Project launch
  • participant recruitment