Our Patients
Joseph and Dolores’ Story
Co. Down
Joseph was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital and commented on the swift and professional service he received from the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in his time of need.
Thomas McPeak’s Story
Co. Antrim
In May 2023, Thomas McPeake, a keen motorcross biker from Ballymena, found himself in a life-threatening situation during a routine motorcross practice session. Thomas had been out on his bike…
Mark Whyte’s Story
Co. L'Derry
A routine motorbike-run turned into a disaster for Magherafelt’s Mark Whyte when he came off the bike in September 2022. Mark hit a car which broke his fall and required the services of the…
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.
