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.
Following a serious road incident, Tamsyn Berry has been on a long road to recovery... Read more
Paula Joslin tells us how Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance provided critical care to her partner Paul, when he suddenly fell ill and collapsed due to a seizure Read more
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
I’ve worked for the charity for over 12 years and often talk about the amazing work of our crew. Never did I think that I would experience their work first-hand, but on the 1st October, they tried to save my dad... Read more
The last time our team saw little Sophie Dobbin was when she fell ill at home while waiting for open-heart surgery. Mum, Jackie tells us more... Read more
Twenty years ago, a motorcyclist on his way to work became the first person to be airlifted by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance... Read more
When David Kaufman went into cardiac arrest at his home, high in the Mendips, DSAA were called to assist... Read more
When one-year-old Alice suffered a severe febrile convulsion, she was airlifted to hospital by DSAA. Her mum shares their story... Read more
After falling 200ft into a ravine, 11-year-old Braham was close to death. His mother, Anna shares their story... Read more