majaco Posted 1 September 2019 Posted 1 September 2019 Unfortunately, my dad, 80, took a really heavy fall walking to the ground from the car yesterday. Fortunately he's okay. Initially, when he went down, I thought he would inevitably have fractured something. Thankfully, he is okay. Because he knocked his head and had a slight graze, I wanted him to get checked out. Dad, more concerned about being embarrassed than injured, was up quickly despite initially being a bit shocked, and we continued to the ground. I asked a steward if we could see a first-raider. The steward was fantastic and took us to the medical centre (under the east stand). There were an impressive number of medics there, all of whom were brilliant Dad was thoroughly checked, a doctor was called. There were worries because of medication that Dad has to take. There was the possibility of needing to go to hospital (Dad looked more shocked than we he fell as he was looking forward to the match). At least so e of the medics seem to be full time health care professionals who volunteer for St John's Ambulance). We went to our seats and watched the game. Thanks to the two City fans who gave us support immediately after Dad fell. Thanks tp the superb volunteers and professionals at the ground.
Izzy Posted 1 September 2019 Posted 1 September 2019 1 hour ago, majaco said: I asked a steward if we could see a first-raider. Lovely post. Glad your Dads ok 👍🏻
Parafox Posted 1 September 2019 Posted 1 September 2019 1 hour ago, majaco said: Unfortunately, my dad, 80, took a really heavy fall walking to the ground from the car yesterday. Fortunately he's okay. Initially, when he went down, I thought he would inevitably have fractured something. Thankfully, he is okay. Because he knocked his head and had a slight graze, I wanted him to get checked out. Dad, more concerned about being embarrassed than injured, was up quickly despite initially being a bit shocked, and we continued to the ground. I asked a steward if we could see a first-raider. The steward was fantastic and took us to the medical centre (under the east stand). There were an impressive number of medics there, all of whom were brilliant Dad was thoroughly checked, a doctor was called. There were worries because of medication that Dad has to take. There was the possibility of needing to go to hospital (Dad looked more shocked than we he fell as he was looking forward to the match). At least so e of the medics seem to be full time health care professionals who volunteer for St John's Ambulance). We went to our seats and watched the game. Thanks to the two City fans who gave us support immediately after Dad fell. Thanks tp the superb volunteers and professionals at the ground. I wasn't on duty at the game but medical staff, including EMAS and St John, have to be at the ground 2 hours before kick off and congregate in the medical room, which would explain the impressive number of medics. Some St Johns are qualified nursing staff or ambulance personnel. Most are enthusiastic, experienced first aiders. I'm glad your experience and the outcome was positive.
Vacamion Posted 1 September 2019 Posted 1 September 2019 1 hour ago, majaco said: Unfortunately, my dad, 80, took a really heavy fall walking to the ground from the car yesterday. Fortunately he's okay. Initially, when he went down, I thought he would inevitably have fractured something. Thankfully, he is okay. Because he knocked his head and had a slight graze, I wanted him to get checked out. Dad, more concerned about being embarrassed than injured, was up quickly despite initially being a bit shocked, and we continued to the ground. I asked a steward if we could see a first-raider. The steward was fantastic and took us to the medical centre (under the east stand). There were an impressive number of medics there, all of whom were brilliant Dad was thoroughly checked, a doctor was called. There were worries because of medication that Dad has to take. There was the possibility of needing to go to hospital (Dad looked more shocked than we he fell as he was looking forward to the match). At least so e of the medics seem to be full time health care professionals who volunteer for St John's Ambulance). We went to our seats and watched the game. Thanks to the two City fans who gave us support immediately after Dad fell. Thanks tp the superb volunteers and professionals at the ground. This, about a horrible thing to happen, is actually quite a heartening human story. And that game yesterday has to have been just the tonic he needed.
Wolfox Posted 1 September 2019 Posted 1 September 2019 Good to hear 2015 v Arsenal…. We scored and I was out of my seat I came down on my chair and crushed my 7 year old daughters legs under my chair seat with my full weight… she he was in the concourse being checked over by medics within moments… She was absolutely fine… a small bruise and embarrassed Dad! They were amazing… crap game anyway…. Season was ok though!
majaco Posted 1 September 2019 Author Posted 1 September 2019 8 minutes ago, Vacamion said: This, about a horrible thing to happen, is actually quite a heartening human story. And that game yesterday has to have been just the tonic he needed. He enjoyed it. Impressed by the quality.
Hollyfox Posted 1 September 2019 Posted 1 September 2019 Good to hear you're dad's OK. A similar thing happened to my dad a good few years back on the way to the ground, just fell forward and had a cut and a few grazes. Medical staff and volunteers at the KP couldn't have been more helpful. 👍👍👍
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