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A new Radio 4 documentary takes listeners closer than ever before to the vital lifesaving work of air ambulance crews as they respond to incidents across the South East of England.
‘Air Ambulance’ features unique, unprecedented access and thanks to a suite of carefully tailored microphones, viewers can hear first-hand how the crew of Helimed 21, at the frontier of pre-hospital emergency medicine, give their patients the best chance of survival.
Renowned science broadcaster and KSS crew member Doctor Kevin Fong, KSS Dispatcher Carol Lewis, KSS Doctor John O’Neil and Paramedic Laini Marshall, as well as pilots Captain Bill Thompson and First Officer Cian O’Leary, are called to help the most seriously injured and ill people across the South East of England.
The programme, which is available on BBC Sounds, is already earning praise from listeners, with one saying: “I’ve just listened to the documentary. It gives an incredible insight, not only to the work they do but, also into the care with which they give it. I actually got quite emotional listening to it. Dr Fong is a very good storyteller and painted such an insightful picture, I absolutely imagined being there on the roadside with them.”
Air Ambulances UK said it is delighted to have had this amazing opportunity to showcase its vital lifesaving work to millions of people. The charity believes it will boost awareness of its work and encourage people to support it and help its crews keep flying, save lives and ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
Listen to the ‘Air Ambulance’ documentary on BBC Sounds.
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