Capturing the outcome and experiences of our patients helps to support and improve our clinical service. A secondary benefit is, with the permission of the patient, we are able to share their story and experiences with others.
On 29th November, Richard Barrett suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage caused by an aneurysm while he was in the garden of his home. Richard’s wife Lucy kindly shares an in-depth account of what happened, how people around her showed kindness and the support she received throughout. Read more
Steven Staple needed urgent medical help, when he suffered a cardiac arrest while out riding his bike. His wife, Catherine, kindly shares their story with us. Read more
After suffering a severe head injury in a motorcycle incident, Grant Wilde was airlifted to hospital to receive emergency surgery. His wife, Ruth kindly tells us more Read more
Following a serious road traffic incident in which his brother Hugo Yaxley tragically lost his life, Thomas Yaxley bravely shares what happened and explains how Hugo touched so many people’s lives. Read more
James Hutchings ran a half marathon to raise funds for DSAA, who helped him after a motorcycle incident. Read more
My name is Steve Bailey - this is my story and the reason why I wanted to raise money for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Read more
DSAA were on hand to assist when Nik Taylor suffered a heart attack while cycling on the Isle of Wight. Read more
After suffering a severe foot injury, Craig Bradbury was airlifted from his remote location and flown to hospital. Read more
When she was run over by a pony and carriage, Anne Roots was stabilised at the scene by the DSAA crew. Read more
After DSAA helped him, Richard Jenkins decided to give something back by sharing his story with others Read more
Tanya Elston kindly shares an emotional and detailed account of how her sister Hayley suffered life-threatening and life-changing injuries after being thrown from a horse while training on the gallops. She also describes Hayley’s journey, which continues today… Read more
When farmer John Harper fell from his ATV, excellent teamwork between several emergency services teams helped save his life. Read more
Four patients kindly share their stories of the day each of them needed the help of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance crew… Read more
Pete Moxham suffered a cardiac arrest on the golf course, but is now on the road to recovery. Daughter Donna Neil explains what happened… Read more
After seriously injuring his arm, Shane Guy was flown to hospital for emergency surgery… Read more
Since being involved in a serious road traffic incident, Kat Parsons has been receiving ongoing support from DSAA in order to help piece together the events of the day and work towards recovery... Read more
After falling into a quarry and sustaining serious injuries, Sally Nowell spent a long and frightening night wondering if she would be rescued in time… Read more
When Bradley Turner suffered a seemingly superficial injury, it actually masked a far more serious problem. Mum Sarah explains… Read more
In May, James Brewster needed DSAA’s support when he suffered every diver’s worst nightmare – the bends... Read more
When he went into cardiac arrest, Paul Fox’s wife was able to administer life-saving CPR, starting off the crucial chain of survival before medical help arrived… Read more