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    1. Why We Do It
    2. Patient Stories

    Patient Stories

    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. 

    “You gave us the time to say goodbye” - In Simon's Memory

    “You gave us the time to say goodbye” - In Simon's Memory

    In memory of Simon James Mannion, by his mum Jayne. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 23rd November, 2023

    “It could have been so much worse” - Nicola's Story

    “It could have been so much worse” - Nicola's Story

    Nicola no longer rides any form of bike, since being knocked off her moped by a car. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 15th November, 2023

    “The day my ducks aligned”

    “The day my ducks aligned”

    Phil Gregory was preparing to attend a family party when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Every element of the chain of survival was present on the day of his incident; without that, things could have been very different. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 3rd November, 2023

    “We wanted to share our story”

    “We wanted to share our story”

    Russell Poole suffered a cardiac arrest while gigging with his band at the Golden Lion pub in Weymouth. His wife Sue kindly tells us more… Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 11th October, 2023

    “People of my age think this won’t happen to them”

    “People of my age think this won’t happen to them”

    Mike Revell-Quayle was only 29 years old when he suffered a cardiac arrest at home. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 21st September, 2023

    Updated: 11th October, 2023

    “Without the air ambulance team, Paul would probably not be here”

    “Without the air ambulance team, Paul would probably not be here”

    Paul Rockett was airlifted to hospital following a cardiac arrest and time was of the essence. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 7th September, 2023

    Updated: 21st September, 2023

    “It felt like I was not going to make it”

    “It felt like I was not going to make it”

    Patrick sustained life-changing injuries when a concrete wall collapsed on top of him. A number of different rescue services collaborated to extract Patrick and get him to hospital. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 5th September, 2023

    Updated: 21st September, 2023

    Tamsyn, a patient revisited

    Tamsyn, a patient revisited

    Tamsyn Berry kindly shared her story with us in a previous edition of Beeline. After suffering life-changing injuries in a road traffic incident, she provides us with a wonderful update, for which we are very grateful. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 18th August, 2023

    “It was the scariest moment ever”

    “It was the scariest moment ever”

    When two-year-old Bertie Coles became unwell at home, it was a terrifying experience for everyone around him. Mum Jeanette kindly takes some time to share with us what happened… Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 7th August, 2023

    “The sound of an approaching helicopter brought me such great relief”

    “The sound of an approaching helicopter brought me such great relief”

    After suffering a fall while climbing, Sam Snowdon was flown to hospital by DSAA. Since his recovery, he has been fundraising. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 27th July, 2023

    Updated: 6th November, 2023

    “The stars aligned for me that day”

    “The stars aligned for me that day”

    When Stephanie Lehmann suffered a cardiac arrest, being flown to hospital by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance saved precious time. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 20th June, 2023

    Updated: 27th July, 2023

    “We were told that he had a 10% chance of survival”

    “We were told that he had a 10% chance of survival”

    Harry Hollowell was close to death after being crushed by a 10-tonne telehandler. His mum Rosanne kindly shares their story with us. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 1st June, 2023

    “Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance played a crucial role in saving my life”

    “Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance played a crucial role in saving my life”

    James was test-riding a new motorcycle when a deer ran out in front of him and he was thrown off his bike into an oncoming car. James does not remember too much about the incident as he went in and out of consciousness, however, he remembers hearing the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance helicopter flying overhead. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 9th January, 2023

    Updated: 28th March, 2023

    "We are forever indebted to the team"

    Every minute counted when schoolgirl Betty Boland sustained a serious head injury in a freak accident. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 16th December, 2022

    Updated: 21st November, 2023

    Time was of the essence

    Time was of the essence

    Ella McGuigan and her family experienced the work of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance when she became poorly with severe earache at home. Her mum, Veronica, kindly shares their story with us all. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 2nd November, 2022

    Updated: 28th March, 2023

    Keith and Mary – one couple, two lives saved

    Keith and Mary – one couple, two lives saved

    Both Keith and Mary needed the help of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) within 12 months of each other Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 27th October, 2022

    Updated: 28th March, 2023

    The team were a key factor in saving Evelyn’s life

    The team were a key factor in saving Evelyn’s life

    Shelby Banks was 36 weeks pregnant and began suffering from severe pains in her ribs. Having been through pregnancy before, she knew that these were not normal labour pains and that something wasn’t quite right. Together with her partner Matthew, they tell us more… Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 10th October, 2022

    Updated: 28th March, 2023

    I placed my trust in the amazing air ambulance team

    I placed my trust in the amazing air ambulance team

    Angela Jarrett received the call that every mother fears; that her daughter Issy had been involved in a head-on road traffic collision. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 1st April, 2022

    Updated: 28th March, 2023

    Day in, day out, they help all sorts of people

    Day in, day out, they help all sorts of people

    Kim Goodwin needed the services of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance when she was involved in a horse-riding incident. She pays thanks to those who helped her on that day. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 1st April, 2022

    Updated: 28th March, 2023

    We will always be incredibly grateful

    We will always be incredibly grateful

    On 7th May 2020, Police Community Support Officer Mark Lane and his colleague Pete were cycling along a disused railway line (trailway). Pete was cycling in front when he suddenly heard a crash. He turned around to see Mark on the floor with no sign of life. Mark’s wife Leonie kindly tells us more. Read more

    Posted to: Patient Stories

    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. 

    Published: 25th March, 2022

    Updated: 28th March, 2023

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    Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 3893356 and registered as a Charity number 1078685

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