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.
If you have experienced the work of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and would be happy to share this with us, please share your story/feedback.
Read the story of Dave Roberts, airlifted by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance after a life-threatening accident. Discover his journey to recovery, the support from the DSAA team and how his wife Karen raised funds to show their gratitude. Read more
Shelley was 30 weeks pregnant and became seriously unwell with Delta COVID Pneumonia. Shelley needed specialist care urgently, to ensure the safe arrival of her unborn son and to save her life. Together with DSAA Patient and Family Liaison Nurse, Sam Rutherford, Shelley tells us more… Read more
While working on top of his garage, things took a serious turn for the worse. Fortunately, with many people’s help, Mark is with us today and kindly shares his story with us all… Read more
Joe was 17 when he was involved in an incident on Bournemouth Beach in May 2023. Tragically, Joe passed away leaving his family and friends heartbroken. His mum, Vanessa, pays tribute to the fabulous young man he was and we share details of how family and friends came together to fundraise. Read more
Jonathan and his wife were enjoying a holiday in West Lulworth, when their leisurely walk along the coast took a sudden and terrifying turn, as Jonathan experienced a cardiac arrest. Read more
Pete Caswell’s life was in many people’s hands after he suffered an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. An unbelievable effort by passersby played a key part in Pete’s chain of survival. His wife, Sue, kindly tells us more… Read more
We catch-up with Issy Jarrett, who we airlifted two years ago after a road traffic incident. Read more
In memory of Simon James Mannion, by his mum Jayne. Read more
Nicola no longer rides any form of bike, since being knocked off her moped by a car. Read more
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
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
Mike Revell-Quayle was only 29 years old when he suffered a cardiac arrest at home. Read more
Paul Rockett was airlifted to hospital following a cardiac arrest and time was of the essence. Read more
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
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
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
After suffering a fall while climbing, Sam Snowdon was flown to hospital by DSAA. Since his recovery, he has been fundraising. Read more
When Stephanie Lehmann suffered a cardiac arrest, being flown to hospital by Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance saved precious time. Read more
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
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