In 2023, two university students were victims of stabbings in Nottingham which made national headlines. Minutes after 999 was called, Dr. Tim Baker, a GP by day and EMICS volunteer, arrived to assist East Midlands Ambulance Service, the police, and the air ambulance team. Resources were split between the two victims – one was rushed straight to hospital with ongoing resuscitation, while Dr. Tim performed emergency heart surgery in the street on the other victim with the air ambulance doctor and paramedic. 

Dr. Tim performed internal heart massage whilst both doctors searched the heart and lungs for stab wounds and fought to stop the source of bleeding, and the patient was given pre-hospital blood. With treatment ongoing the patient was rapidly transferred to hospital, where surgeons were ready to continue care upon the patient’s arrival. 

Reflecting on his experience, Dr. Tim said: “These events are thankfully rare, but tragic beyond comprehension. I share the pain with those people affected, but for my part there’s a sense of service and fulfilment that I have performed a valuable role. I feel privileged to be able to help, and to be in the right place at the right time.” 

This is just one of many stories where a EMICS volunteers has transitioned straight from their NHS or hospital duty. But we can’t do it alone. EMICS brings doctors and paramedics willing to offer their special skills in their own time, what we need is the financial help to support the upkeep of our cars, equipment and medicines. 

EMICS relies entirely on donations to continue our life-saving work. Every contribution helps us ensure that our doctors can be there when it matters most—offering expertise, compassion, and hope. 

You can make a difference. To learn how you can support EMICS and help save lives in our community, please visit our website: emics.org.uk. Your generosity will ensure that when the call comes, EMICS is ready to respond.