Originally Posted by
Michael Dennis
Shaggy
I was the same, I have had 3 heart attacks in just over 3 years.
First time Aberdeen Airlift, second Raigmore airlift and last time I made my own way to Inverness as wasnt being flung about in an ambulance for 3 hours.
Each time released to find my own way home. Luckily I had family to help but if not it would have been public transport. From Aberdeen would have been especially torture never mind Inverness.
They don't care once they clear the bed, you have to fight to even get an outpatient appointment once a year.
It is absolutely shocking, I am only 34, I cant even begin to imagine how an older or disabled person would cope.
I wonder would there be much interest in starting a charity with this type of transport at its core. I reckon funding could be come by if there was will of people to come forward to run it and provide oversight. I would definately help out where I could in any way needed.
Other than advanced first aid, medical qualifications wouldn't be an issue as the hospitals have deemed these patients fit for discharge and to travel.
Bill Fernie, have you any thoughts on this or would be interested in helping with a scoping meeting? You massive experience and links to CHAT would be hugely beneficial in such an initial exercise.