Patient Stories
Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and on average we attend up to five incidents every day. Here are some heartwarming stories of the people we have attended.
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Inspiring Patient Stories
At Yorkshire Air Ambulance, our patients are the heart of our mission.
Every day, we respond to up to five incidents, each person carrying their own tale of hope, resilience, and triumph. Below are some of the heartwarming stories of the people we have attended.
Jake Walton & his brother Kian
On 12th July 2019, Jake Walton and his brother Kian decided to go for an impromptu bike ride together at Ogden Water Country Park, north of Halifax, West Yorkshire. “We had gone out on our bikes together, which is very rare for me and Kian because we don’t usually do that. We decided to go to Ogden Water because I’d never taken Kian before, and I thought it would be nice to see the Windmills”, said Jake. As the brothers decided to head home, they both cycled down a steep hill, and Jake lost control of his bike. He landed on his back, and the handlebar penetrated his thigh. “I just saw that he was going down the hill a bit too fast and then all of a sudden I saw a massive cloud of dust and Jake lying there on his back. He shouted over to me to call for an ambulance”, said Kian. “Blood was gushing through my fingers, and I was drifting in and out of consciousness, just doing my best to breathe for myself. Kian phoned the ambulance, and a few members of the public came to help”, said Jake. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance was dispatched ... Read more
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