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

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.

Period	3 Apr 2025
Held at	North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) Barton Air Base, United Kingdom