Patient stories
Each year, we treat thousands of patients across the Midlands. Below are some incredible patients who have shared their stories with us
Fay’s voice stayed with me when I needed it most
The clouds looked so strange, almost unreal. I just kept saying, ‘look at the pretty clouds…pretty clouds’.
David Stanley
Patient - Staffordshire
I can’t thank the crew enough for everything they did that day
My goal is to run a marathon in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, raising funds and awareness for the service that saved my life.
Matt Ullmer
Former Patient - Gloucestershire
I am so grateful to everyone who helped me – the walkers who performed CPR and the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity team
I was standing right next to her,” says Mike. “I managed to catch her and lower her to the ground. At first, I thought she had fainted.
Manya Chadwick
Former Patient - Stratford Upon Avon
I owe them my life. Because of them, I’m still here with my family. That means everything.
The last thing I remember is leaving Buxton on my motorbike. After that, there’s nothing. I had no idea how close I came to dying.
Chris Leese
Former Patient- Staffordshire
I didn’t understand at first why the air ambulance was needed
But they explained that I needed strong, advanced pain relief and rapid transfer to a specialist hospital if there was any chance of saving my foot.
Karolinn Allen
Former Patient - Worcester
Rory said straight away that he’d broken his leg, even at seven, he just knew.
Rory’s mother, Laura, recalls the moment when her seven-year-old son came off his motocross bike and crashed into the path of his competitors.
Rory Brown
Former Patient
A normal family outing ended with us suffering life changing injuries
Thanks to the incredible care from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and the emergency services, we were able to begin the long road to recovery, something we’re forever grateful for.
Thomas & Becky Kay
Former Patient - Staffordshire
I remember realising that I’d lost control and that I was going to crash
I’m eternally grateful to everyone who helped me that day, especially the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s crew, because I’m acutely aware that their actions saved my life.
Kirk Williams
Former Patient - Staffordshire
If Midlands Air Ambulance Charity had not existed, I would be blind in my right eye
I don’t have the words to adequately express my gratitude to each and every person involved in the charity because they all played a part in saving my sight.
Jenni Cross
Former Patient - Herefordshire
I was later told I’d been dead for 10 minutes.
The care I received that day, from everyone involved, absolutely saved my life.
Christian Harmon
Former Patient - Staffordshire
Everything was in my favour that day and that includes Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.
The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity team, and Claire, gave me a second chance at life. They’re worth their weight in gold.
Wayne Foxall
Former Patient - Shropshire
My daughter had the best of the best that day.
What the team did led to everything that followed. They saved my daughter’s life at the incident scene.
Makanaka Kwinjie
Former Patient - Worcestershire
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