Patient Stories
Our patients and their families are at the heart of everything that we do. Some of our amazing patients and their families share their stories.Â
TONY’S STORY
When Tony was involved in a road traffic collision, he needed LNAA to help rescue him and his young daughter trapped in the back of the car.
REUBEN’S STORY
Ten-year-old Reuben was playing at his home when a lorry frame fell on him, crushing his leg. "Thank you, thank you, thank you" he said to the crew of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance as they treated him.
LISA’S STORY
A skydiver who crash-landed in a remote location shattering the bones in her leg, is one of 30 patients to give thanks to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance in its Anniversary year.
JAMES’ STORY
A farm contractor, whose left arm was dragged into machinery, still remembers how he was helped by the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance almost 26 years on.
JOHN’S STORY
Lincolnshire lorry driver John was hit by a lorry on the busy A1 suffering life-threatening injuries. He says he owes his life to the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance crew who were by his side within 20 minutes.
ALLAN’S STORY
When Allan fell through his conservatory roof and landed on his back, breaking ten ribs and fighting excruciating pain with every breathe, he knew he needed help, and quickly.
SHAUN’S STORY
When Shaun's heart stopped beating in October 1994, he became the first child airlifted to hospital by the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. Thirty year later, he gives thanks for their life-saving work.
LAURA’S STORY
The family of a toddler who was hit by a car have said their son has become a ‘happy three-year-old’ again, thanks to the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance.
GEORGE’S STORY
A road traffic incident in 2006 left eight-year-old George trapped in a submerged car, fighting for his life. The quick actions Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance crew gave him the best chance of survival.