Our Patients
Hilary’s Story
Co. L'Derry
Hilary Duddy, from the Waterside, Derry/Londonderry, was on her way to a charity event in Belfast on her classic motorbike on 28th September 2019, travelling along the Glenshane Pass, when she came…
Oliver’s Story
Co. Tyrone
On 5th December 2022, Oliver Kerr from Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone was driving his van on the outskirts of Coalisland when he had a high-speed head-on collision with a lorry. The NI Ambulance Service and …
Heather’s Story
Co. L'Derry
In May 2021 Heather, from outside Magherafelt, arrived home from work, planning to take her 12-year-old collie for a walk. She had no idea how her afternoon was to unfold and how life-changing it…
Danny’s Story
Co. Down
On the 5th August 2022, Danny Byrne aged 12, from Co. Down was cycling home from his local shop when he was involved in a serious road traffic collision. Nurses from a nearby care home were first on…
Joe’s Story
Co. Antrim
“I knew it was serious and feared I would lose my thumb and finger, rendering my hand almost useless. The road crew arrived and were with me when the air ambulance team arrived. I needed to go to the …
The Hollywood Family’s Story
Co. Tyrone
The Hollywood family from Omagh have been in two incidents that needed the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) over 18 months.
Lauren’s Story
Co. Antrim
“I knew of the air ambulance before the accident, but I never thought they would be helping me one day. I know that if they weren’t there, I wouldn’t be here today. I hope that by sharing my…
Michael’s Story
Co. Tyrone
Michael McCaughey from Beragh, Co Tyrone never thought he would require treatment from the team on board the air ambulance, just six weeks after his school, St Oliver Plunkett P.S., had done a…
Ryan’s Story
Co. Armagh
Monday 9th August 2021 began like any other day for Ryan Nelson from Lurgan Co Armagh. Ryan was a fit and healthy 43-year-old who loved his football and being outdoors. He had just arrived home that …
