Patient stories

Simon’s story
“Once I was stable, they hurried me into the ambulance and off to the emergency department. Speed was of the essence.”
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Steve’s Story
"A patient who has fallen from this height is likely to have sustained life-threatening injuries. This was at the forefront of our minds as we made our way to the location."
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Kevin’s story
“There was nothing I could do. I tried everything I could think of, but the lorry in front was just getting closer.”
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Sue’s story
“Due to the complications of my condition, as a matter of urgency they needed to get me to the cardiac unit... Going by ferry was not an option!”
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Helen’s story
On Boxing Day 2022, grandmother of six Helen returned home from her manager’s shift at the local shop – a near-fatal stabbing from her husband flipped both her Christmas and life upside down.
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Louis’ story
“It’s the phone call no parent wants. We were instructed to go straight to the Emergency Department where Louis had life-changing injuries.”
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Michael’s story
"When the Air Ambulance landed, I remember just thinking thank God, I’m safe now."
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Nick’s story
"Nobody ever leaves their house thinking they might have an accident that day."
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Tony and Sapphire’s story
"I received a call that he had been rushed into hospital for a spontaneous brain haemorrhage. I never expected it."
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James’ story
"It soon became clear that he had sustained life-threatening injuries that required rapid intervention and was still significantly trapped by his legs within the confines of his car.”
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