Patient stories

Paul and Joyce’s story

Remarkable family skydiving in memory of son and brother Warren, 10

“Warren’s inhaler didn’t seem to be working, and he started to panic. Then while I was on the phone for an ambulance, he turned blue and stopped breathing."

Matt’s story

Matt suffered life-threatening injuries when he was flung 30 metres from his motorbike after colliding with an oncoming car.

Richard’s story

“He reached back and touched my leg. I knew then that both my legs were broken. I don't know how or why, but I just knew.” 

Julian’s story

61-year-old Julian had a cardiac arrest at his desk at the University of Southampton. His colleagues sprang into action, performing CPR and administering shocks from an automated external defibrillator.

Utrick’s story

“The intensive care doctor said get here now or it'll be too late. It was horrendous. I was in a bit of a state, but I just had to get there.”

Jeanette’s story

“As someone who needed it, I'd urge everyone to learn CPR. You never know when you might need it."

Rachel’s story

19-year-old Rachel had her sights set on the Team GB Rowing Team. Those dreams were cut short when she was hit by a car near Southampton Central Train Station.

Tyler’s story

15-year-old Tyler was hit by a car while he was walking to school. His life-threatening injuries prompted a double response from our helicopter crew and Critical Care Paramedic car.

David’s story

David needed the help of his local Air Ambulance when a near-fatal attack from a herd of cows left him with life-threatening injuries.

Ian and Sherry’s story

Sherry's husband Ian collapsed while playing golf with friends. Ian sadly passed away - Sherry's life would never be the same again.

Lianne’s story

“I never knew things like that could be done away from the hospital. I had no idea. I was like, ‘They did what to me in the back of an ambulance?’"