A 21-month-old toddler has a 111 health advisor and ambulance crews to thank for the care he received last year. Parents of Theo, Kayleigh and Ben, were able introduce their young son to the amazing team at the Trust’s Medway Make Ready Centre when they reunited there recently. The family from Chatham, Kent, thanked the team for what they did for them on the morning of Wednesday, 20 November, when
Two young brothers from Kent have been recognised for their incredible bravery after they called 999 when their mum collapsed. The quick thinking and resourcefulness of Ronnie, eight and Robbie, six got their mum, Molli, the help she needed, as the brothers put their best teamwork to the test. Shortly before 9.30am on 26 November, the pair were at home with their two-year-old brother, Vinnie, when
Five years to the day after her heart stopped beating without warning, now 30-year-old Demi Buxton stood face-to-face with the SECAmb team who shocked her back to life. Demi, a Metropolitan Police officer, was with her friend and colleague Saf, collecting Saf’s daughter from school in Rochester, Kent, when she collapsed on 8 January 2020. When Saf returned to the car, she found Demi slumped over a
A routine welfare visit took a frightening turn for 41-year-old Victoria Page when she discovered her 86-year-old grandmother, Janet unresponsive on the bathroom floor. What was meant to be a quick check-in before Victoria started work very quickly turned into a race against time to get her nan help. Thankfully, the swift response of SECAmb colleagues made all the difference. To show their appreci
A community worker from Medway gave thanks to his niece’s quick-thinking CPR as he was reunited with the team of SECAmb colleagues who helped to save his life. Peter O’Donnell, 67, was joined by his sister Annie and niece Shannon for a heart-warming reunion with colleagues at Medway Make Ready Centre (MRC), where they reflected on that night in August 2024, that ultimately changed their lives. Wha
While unlucky for some, Friday 13 December proved to a very lucky day for a retired Steyning woman who was reunited with her lifesavers four years to the day after she suffered a massive cardiac arrest. Delivering a total of 10 shocks to her heart, the SECAmb team were delighted to meet 73-year-old Sue Yarnall at Banstead Make Ready Centre last week. The emotional reunion brought together Advanced
Just two months after safely delivering their baby in the back of an ambulance, new parents, Alex and Hope were reunited with the team at Dartford ambulance station where they thanked them for the safe delivery of newborn, Kai. The unforgettable moment unfolded in the early hours of 6 September when Hope, 38 weeks pregnant, began experiencing intense pain. Already parents to 18-month-old Isaac, th
When 76-year-old Harold Lee experienced sharp chest pain and dizziness at his home in Bognor Regis, his wife immediately called 999, recognising something was seriously wrong. Paramedics Megan Bishop and Lucy Lillywhite arrived within minutes to find Harold visibly unwell. An electrocardiogram (ECG) confirmed Harold was suffering from an ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), a life-threateni
It was an unforgettable morning for Maidstone parents Jom and Adam, who found themselves in an extraordinary situation as their son made an unexpected arrival into the world, seven weeks early. On World Prematurity Day, 17 November, the family were able to be reunited with the crew who helped bring Jasper into the world at our Paddock Wood Make Ready Centre. Seeing the flashing blue lights outside
Innovative research into paediatric pre-hospital care took centre stage at the fourth Clinical Research Summit, sparking lively discussions on how to improve emergency care for children. Held on 21 November 2024 at the Holiday Inn, London Gatwick – Worth, and attended by over 50 colleagues, the event featured expert presentations on critical topics such as paediatric head injury management,