This month: On 3 June 2017, a terrorist vehicle-ramming and stabbing took place in London, .A van was deliberately driven into pedestrians on London Bridge, and then crashed on the south bank of the River Thames. Its three occupants then ran to the nearby Borough Market area and began stabbing people in and around restaurants and pubs. They were shot dead by City of London Police officers, and were found to be wearing fake explosive vests. Eight people were killed and 48 were injured, including members of the public and four unarmed police officers who attempted to stop the assailants. British authorities described the perpetrators as "radical Islamic terrorists".
London Ambulance Service Paramedic, Lewis Shelly talks openly and honestly about the events that unfolded on one of the most memorable and poignant moments of his career to date! Along with him was a student paramedic who he and his crew mate had to keep safe throughout the ordeal.

Ben Woodrow-Hirst (Inter-Professional Education, Lecturer in Allied Health/ Simulation and Tech Enhanced Learning) is joins Lewis, to discuss managing split second decisions, the importance of de-brief, recognising the physiological effects of trauma in ourselves and others and what we can do to keep ourselves mentally strong

“This was such a fascinating deep dive into the terror attack, and Lewis gives us that personal perspective of what it was like to experience healthcare provision under these remarkable circumstances”

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Hosted by: Ben Woodrow-Hirst
Produced Edited By: Ben Woodrow-Hirst
Artwork: Shaun Kelly
Theme Music: Gavin Samways