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.
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
Dave Parker is a keen mountain-bike rider who often gets together with a group of friends for ride-outs. Last year, on the evening of 15th December, a scheduled group gathering didn’t exactly go to plan. No-one could have imagined the night would turn out the way that it did. Dave kindly tells us more… Read more
Neil Osborn reflects on a day that changed his family’s life forever… Read more
DSAA were called in after Ken Hutton’s cardiac arrest on the golf course... Read more
On 3rd May 2018, Daisy Bastin celebrated her 110th birthday. Daisy decided that she didn’t want or need any gifts, so it was suggested that her party guests donate to DSAA. Daisy didn’t actually know what the air ambulance was: back in her younger years, even seeing a road ambulance was a rare sight. Then her good friend Bill told her about his experience with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. This is Bill’s story… Read more