Clive Harding, a Bath resident, has recently reunited with the ambulance team who saved his life following a severe multi-vehicle accident on the Keynsham bypass earlier this year. On January 6, Clive was involved in a collision involving several cars and was subsequently struck by another vehicle after the initial crash.
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) responded promptly, providing critical emergency care on the scene before transporting Clive to the hospital. His injuries were extensive, including fractures to his skull, vertebrae, ribs, and collarbones, amounting to a total of 26 fractures, along with needing 50 stitches.
After spending approximately one month in hospital, Clive attended a reunion on November 21 at Keynsham Ambulance Station, accompanied by his partner Lyn, to meet the crew members who attended to him: Paramedics Charlie Carter and Scott Currie, and Emergency Care Assistant Guiseppe Giannitti.
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Clive expressed his heartfelt gratitude: “It was an absolute pleasure to be reunited with Charlie, Scott, and Guiseppe. They were there for me at my most vulnerable and I will be forever thankful. Meeting them in person was incredible. Their quick response, professionalism, and calmness made all the difference. They are true lifesavers.”
Paramedic Charlie Carter shared, “Seeing Clive’s recovery and reconnecting under positive circumstances is fantastic. Patient reunions like this are special and memorable for our team. We wish Clive and Lyn all the best moving forward.”
SWASFT covers a vast region of 10,000 square miles, including Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, the Isles of Scilly, Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. The trust serves over 5.5 million residents and more than 23 million tourists annually, employing over 6,000 staff at 131 sites and responding to approximately 2,650 incidents daily.
Currently, Clive is undergoing physiotherapy at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath. Having retired in March, his focus is now on regaining full health to enjoy his retirement life with his loved ones.