A paramedic has followed in her grandfather’s footsteps by travelling from Ireland to work for the London Ambulance Service (LAS).
John Monaghan joined the service in the 1960s and was based at Ruislip Ambulance Station.
His granddaughter, Samantha Sanson, was just 11 years old when he passed away. But like him, she left Ireland to follow her dreams in London.
Just weeks after Samantha joined the LAS as emergency ambulance crew, she was at the frontline of the response to COVID-19.
She has since qualified as a paramedic after completing an apprenticeship and has now celebrated five years with LAS.
Samantha said: “It’s amazing how many patients relate to me the moment they hear my accent. They’ll start sharing stories about their Irish relatives or holidays, and for a little while, they forget they’re sick or in pain.
“I’m sure John had the same effect – a familiar voice, a kind word, and suddenly people felt just a little bit better. I feel so grateful to have inherited that ability.”
Photo credit: NHS England X
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