‘I survived nine strokes after my ambulance didn’t show up – but others won’t’
‘I survived nine strokes after my ambulance didn’t show up – but others won’t’
Nick Hounsfield stroke experience serves as a terrifying warning about the potential impact of ambulance waiting times (Picture: Rex)
Nick Hounsfield was just 48-years-old when he suffered a stroke while playing hockey.
A GP involved in the game knew what was happening immediately and that every second was precious – but the ambulance didn’t show up.
By the time his wife drove him to hospital,…