Lancaster University medical students commended for helping man who collapsed

Two Lancaster University medical students have been commended for helping a distressed member of the public who collapsed.

Alan Kendall was walking to Lancaster Railway Station on Meeting House Lane when he became unconscious and collapsed.

Upon regaining consciousness, Alan found himself being helped by a group of Lancaster University students, including Thomas Dennill and Samuel Job.

Samuel then accompanied Alan in an ambulance to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and stayed with him until he was discharged the following day.

Alan said: “They both helped me enormously. Sam was able to stay with me all night until I was discharged from hospital on Saturday morning. He took me back to the railway station in a taxi and waited until I got on the train.”

Alan Kendall wrote to Lancaster University Medical School to express his gratitude towards the students and recognise the support they provided to him during the distressing experience.

“The help of all the Lancaster University students who came to my rescue was very reassuring and comforting in what was a distressing situation.

“Their support was invaluable and made my visit to the Royal Lancaster Infirmary a very different experience to what it would have been if I had been there alone. I am very grateful for their help and that I wish them both well with their studies.”

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Tom Dennill said: “I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time so I could provide assistance Alan. I was just doing what felt right and I hope other people would make the same choices if they were in my shoes. I’m just glad I could make a difference.”

Dr Iain Robinson, Director of Studies at Lancaster Medical School, officially commended the two students for demonstrating exceptional compassion, professionalism and commitment to helping someone in need.

Dr Robinson added: “Despite being at an early stage of his medical training, Thomas responded with maturity, kindness, and a strong sense of responsibility. He immediately offered assistance to a vulnerable member of the public, helping to ensure their safety and wellbeing following a distressing medical emergency.

“Samuel immediately applied the clinical awareness, calm judgement, and interpersonal skills expected of an excellent future doctor.

“Most notably, Samuel remained with the patient throughout the night until they were discharged the following morning. During this time, he provided ongoing emotional support, advocacy, and companionship, helping to alleviate anxiety and ensuring the patient did not face their hospital experience alone.

“Following discharge, Samuel arranged and accompanied the patient by taxi to Lancaster railway station and waited with them until they had safely boarded their train home to Manchester.”

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