Emergency Response Transport

25/09/2020

I’m going to take this unusual opportunity to say my farewells; after 12yrs service to Transport for Transplant – a period without incident or error; and for that I make no apology for being exceptionally proud.

Vids like this show the short (but often stressful) ‘glory-moments’ of the role but the day-to-day realities are much more mundane; completely unpredictable work-patterns - long waits, long hours, long drives. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a rewarding role and the main reason I’ve done it for so long, but it plays absolute hell with your home/social life.

I’d also like to highlight and pay tribute to my TFT colleagues (employees and contractors alike) I’ve had the privilege to work with (you know who you are), who otherwise go almost completely unnoticed in our ‘secretive’ and crucial role organising and magically whisking somebodies ultimate gift to save another’s life across the country at all times of day/night and in all weather conditions…..and many of those will not have had a pay rise in over 10yrs!

To all the Duty Controllers, SN-OD’s (Specialist Nurses in Organ Donation), Drivers and Sub-Contractors….plus a special mention to Amvale Medical Transport Limited; my very best wishes for the future and thanks for making it such a thoroughly worthwhile experience.

09/09/2020

27/06/2020

....feels like welcoming back an old friend you've just got seen for a while 😁😋

04/06/2020

Thank you BP 👍

23/05/2020

Safety checks

28/04/2020

Thank you BP 👍 💙

09/04/2020

Thank you Kevin at A&A Tyres for the free valve leak repair

27/03/2020

New rears to keep us on the road - thank you A&A Tyres 👍

20/03/2020

Thank you Greggs 👍😁

31/10/2018

Early hours of the morning, sub-zero outside, on a potentially 'long wait' to move organs for transplant. This is the reality and; whilst I'm amazed by the popularity of a previous video clip and overwhelmed by the subsequent messages seeking employment or careers advice..... I really can't see this post getting anywhere near the same reception (just saying 😉).

Oh....and ALL the Ambulance parking spaces taken by private cars - almost certainly members of hospital staff on night shift...... who no doubt don't think they won't be needed overnight 🤬

26/10/2018

Ambulance spaces are for Ambulances. They are also often the only place we can park.
Unbelievably, this particular car turned out to be a uniformed member of hospital staff.

22/10/2018

Since the car is clearly the star....I've made a video walk-around of the car and some of the equipment fitted/carried for those who are interested.
By all means ask any questions but please bear in mind that I don't employ or give careers advice - sorry