War Veteran Arrives in Critical Condition | 24 Hours in A&E | All Documentary

An illuminating and poignant episode focusing on some of the elderly patients who are treated at King's College Hospital, including a 93-year-old war veteran who arrives with life-threatening injuries after being knocked over by a hit and run driver just outside the hospital.
Filmed around the clock with ninety-one cameras for over two six week periods at King’s College Hospital in South London, each programme focuses on people treated within the same 24-hour period and offers unprecedented
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[@susananderson1071]

How horrid that someone can literally hit someone and drive off never turning yourself in. You are a menace to society and should do what's right. The horrible things Ernest went through because of you. Rest in peace, Earnest. I'm so sorry for his family. To lose someone in such a traumatic manner is horrid.

[@subject1683]

It breaks my heart that Ernest lived to 93 and his life was taken away by a coward.

[@kathymullins6358]

I hope who ever hit him has nightmares the rest of his life ! 💯

[@kathycameron7625]

It breaks my heart that the young man who fell on the stairs cannot communicate what happened!!!! His name is Kevin

[@user-wy1np6rw4z]

😢 46:29

[@karrietucker8856]

😢

[@leattaslone1800]

Mine too. I love the elderly!

[@Jazz1959]

Breaks my heart that Ernest served to keep others safe and some coward just left him there laying on the street. No one deserves that. I would of loved to have known him and listen to his war stores and his life in general. Thank you for your service Sir!

[@josi4251]

The sweet gentleman who cut his finger said something important -- "I have to stimulate my mind." It does keep us young. My father retired to his recliner at age 62, and aside from occasional golf and fishing trips, he was inactive at home. The slow decline into senile dementia began, as it had with his mother and brother. I'm fighting it for all I'm worth; earned a masters and post-baccalaureate at age 63, and I'm still teaching at 67. Going to fight it for all I'm worth! And I hope to be as sunny as that gentleman when I'm very old!

[@pauljordan4452]

Keep going. My former professor still works at 85, and my sister in law's father is 60, 40 years as a real estate agent now he'll drive a limousine, as he is getting bored.

[@kathyouthere]

This is exactly why I am a DNR! At 93 I would not wish to be brought back. Shame on whoever ran him down and killed him!

[@karensamuels390]

The scene of the road with Ernest's beret and plaid shirt....that breaks my heart.

[@jessicaellina3878]

I know..when you see their wee belongings lying forlorn it just breaks you heart. RIP, dear Ernest

[@cutebutsadisticable]

I really like the older gentlemen with the busted up finger. He had some really great points on life. I hope I'm like him when I'm older.

[@venus189]

Me 2:)

[@pascalswager9100]

Me too, what an awesome bloke! I love listening to the older generation, especially the larrikins we have here in Australia 😁 they love "shooting the breeze" and I'm here for it, always got time for a yarn 😊

[@josi4251]

As a 67 year old, I can tell you that we can decide to be. I certainly spent quite a few years being pessimistic, but I simply made up my mind to be as positive and upbeat as possible. It works, actually. We should all be as jolly and amusing as that gentlemen when we're in our latter years!

[@pauljordan4452]

Great guy. Still running a business aged 83.

[@kassduffy3087]

Oh William Henry, you really are a prince.

[@renb6133]

The older folk in this episode are just fab! They’ve lived through so much: war, rations, times when disability wasn’t spoken about & misunderstood & so much more. They’re incredibly strong, cheery & just get on with it. I admire them so much & applaud the medical personnel for giving them the respect they deserve. Love this show!

[@kobusvanstaden3747]

The British elderly are true soldiers. Tough as nails, they are! Gotta respect them, really!

[@nikkikidd8428]

Kevin is such a sweet, gentle giant! And I am certain that it’s his mother loving care and acceptance of him that has created such a wonderful man. And the x Ray for the old chap that was hit by the car was unbelievable! If he wasn’t so close to the hospital he would have bled to death right there on the road or in the ambulance! What a tough old bird!

[@heidiquayle5054]

Kevin IS gorgeous as a person and I love his mama too. Glad he wasn't too badly hurt. Really nice patients and wonderful staff. Thanks for sharing

[@alilclosey28]

he was such a sweetheart!

[@coraautumn1130]

Kevin is so so lovely, what a sweet kind gentleman, and his mum is lovely too. I wish them both all the best!

[@JENSATFAR]

Everyone in these shows touches my heart, but Kevin and his Mum are both so warm and loving. The kind of people you want to have tea with and share stories. I truly wish them all the best. 💜

[@mrkekman9526]

Rest in Peace Earnest, thankyou for your service mate. Nobody deserves that.

[@joanneshaw3071]

I’m an aged care nurse in Australia. I can so relate when they have elderly people at their hospital. It’s hard to explain but when you look at them and talk to them, it’s all in their eyes. It’s like you are seeing their life. The stories they have are amazing. I really think our younger generation could learn so much from them. Unfortunately the heartache you experience when they pass away is so intense especially when you are with them when they take their last breath. You look into their eyes and there’s this amazing life ending 😢

[@pauljordan4452]

Joanne: I was on a ward with old ladies nine years ago when I had a broken tibia repaired. It was awkward with dementia patients.

[@susanmorgan4151]

That was so well said. Thank you😢

[@jongroom2954]

Thankyou Joanne all you nurses are amazing humans . ❤

[@gwenp3450]

Parents of children with disabled are heroes. ❤

[@judithfarlow3326]

We are not heroes we just do parenting like other parents but thank you for your comment

[@sask.watcher473]

With the exception of the one who dispose of them in the system. That's not heroic at all, that's cowardly and heartless and selfish !

[@RIGOR-MOTIVE]

His eyes are full of wonder. He's lovely.

[@catherinefassbach190]

​@@judithfarlow3326 mi

[@alison4316]

It's terrifying, if I'm honest. My son is only 9. Idk what his future will be, and it keeps me up at night. But we are only moms and dads who love our babies with all our hearts.

[@jwalt8019]

“If you don’t have a house, come to A&E. No food, no light, no girlfriend, no boyfriend, come to A&E.”😂😂😂

[@hollybiegel4345]

Hahaha…..well said 😂

[@janice576]

Thank you for your Service Ernest, you will forever be a HERO. I'm so sorry this happened to you. Rest in Paradise.. Fly High With The Angels 🙏🏻😇🙏🏻

[@melanytodd2929]

Oh, Lordy ❣😭😭😭 I'm adopting Kevin and his mum immediately.

[@alidabotes6264]

They're both lovely but I can understand how & why she worries.

[@mjblue84]

I fell in love with them too!!!! Both are angels!!!!!

[@ThePro-WrestlingTrueCrime]

Ernest was 93 & getting on with life fine & someone hits him, runs & he dies. Tha REALLY got to me!!! Hearing all the stories about 50+ years ago was very interesting but I do hope Kevin's Mom does have a plan for him after she does pass!!!

[@pauljordan4452]

Mr Andrews the metalworker was amazing. 83 years young.

[@JoelWende]

Rip Earnest! I hope the person who did that to him never gets a peaceful nights sleep in his life!

[@maryscott9430]

Rest in peace Earnest.

[@mbc65]

We all could benefit from the wisdom of the elderly. They have much to teach us.

[@hollygirly490]

Nurse Craig is wonderful for revering the elderly!

[@pauljordan4452]

They're mostly someone's grandparent or great grandparent.

[@TinyScorpion44]

William is a smart guy to keep working. We have a 65 year old master tech at my work who chooses not to retire as well. He seen too many friends retire, stop doing what they love, start going to doctors all the time and eventually die. He turns hours like the younger techs, I just try not to schedule the heavy rigs on him. Luckily we have plenty of vintage Mercs to keep his specialized skills very much in demand and keep him happy. He's an absolute darling and I'm glad I get to work with him

[@deemariedubois4916]

My husband is 72 years old and still works full time. He has no interest in retiring. He says his job keeps him mentally sharp and physically fit. He says everyone he knows that retired at 65 saying they were going to golf or go fishing whenever they want were bored with either within 3 months, put on a lot of weight and were dead within a year or two after retiring, he feels from not having anything to do, finding out a life of leisure isn’t for them way to late put them in an early grave.

[@gabriellafox7948]

I hope they put on a lot of stories on the news/FB and posters in the villages so that the person who hit-and-run and left Ernest on the road, at least knows what they’ve done. We’ve lost another one to heaven. Rest in peace sir and thank you for all your service. May you sit at the right hand of Jesus. Hugs and prayers to his family who are going through such a devastating loss. 🕊♥️🙏🏻🇨🇦🕊

[@pauljordan4452]

Agreed. I am reminded of my beloved granddad.

[@janhorton5197]

How could you not stop after hitting someone- MURDERER.

[@alidabotes6264]

I'm furious. Disgusting lowlife.

[@terrilynn1110]

God's angels personified. I've worked in hospital setting 25yrs. EVERY single staffer contributes to patient care. It is like a symphony. Making a positive experience for what is probably the worst day in a patient's life is beyond satisfying.

[@candacecurtis5739]

I always make sure to say kind things and be grateful to all the staffers. I appreciate the cleaning staff, and go out of my way to thank and compliment the people bringing meals. We are all human and can use a kind word. I know it doesn’t happen enough because of the reaction I get. Mainly disbelief. They are all doing a job, we don’t appreciate people’s help nearly enough anymore, and act like everyone is there to serve us and we are deserving of all this service. Truth is, if they do bare minimum required it often would be bad for us! Be grateful, thanks cost nothing!

[@khatirobinson6392]

Thank you for all you have done for your fellow man. ❤

[@carolcarol3938]

I believe Ernest's agitation and pushing people away ("I want to fall over", "I want to fall", " Let me go now") were all signs that he did not want intervention to keep him alive. It is so difficult when the job of these doctors and nurses is to do everything to save lives. RIP Ernie.

[@tamfuwing1]

He was agitated because of his head injury. It's a common response.

[@LizHellsing]

I always leave these episodes feeling better about the world as a whole. Except for the coward that hit the elderly man and didn't own up to it.

[@terrileyda5346]

What a sad end for Dear Ernest😢Thank you for your service Ernest🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@DallasNatureLover]

The first patient, William with the finger injury is a delightful man. He laughed at himself despite the pain and the anxiety of a serious finger injury. We all should be like William.

[@JENSATFAR]

While this episode is bittersweet, it truly highlights the loveliness of patients and caregivers in one of the most stressful times in their lives. Quite possibly my favorite episode. Many blessings and peace to all who enter those hospital doors.

[@pegs1659]

RIP Ernest. Thank you for serving your country.❤

[@janetrogers5429]

That mother and son has such a light about them.

[@mjblue84]

They are indeed Angels!!!

[@jessicaellina3878]

Kevin has the most beautiful expressive eyes .

[@elizabethroberts6215]

@@jessicaellina3878……& a lovely smile………

[@AnotherWittyUsername.]

Never try to catch a falling piece of sheet metal. I had a co-worker who tried to catch a sheet of metal roofing that had slid off a first story roof, only 10 feet or so, and i took off all 8 fingers and the ends of both thumbs. They managed to reattach most of them, but his hands were never the same. Unfortunately he had just been transferred to our crew and hadn't undergone the same training as we did.

[@sheilastipe6379]

Working with sheet metal is like juggling razor blades. It takes time to learn how to take your time.

[@seannebrada3266]

Oh my word, when Kevin said "I won't hurt you" to the consultant after pointing out he was much bigger than her

[@kenjohnson5498]

The guy who cut his finger isn't the problem it's the youth with all the stabbing and misbehavior. Calling an ambulance then refusing to go with them when needed are the people wasting resources.

[@lisamoulton2540]

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@Susie98052]

He reminds me so much of my Dad. When he was hospitalized, he was getting a unit of blood daily, and getting better. He then decided that someone else in the hospital probably needs the blood more than him, and refused any more. Sadly he passed quickly and before they ever figured out what was wrong with him😢

[@evelynfidler6285]

You can't judge his decision based on this. He as important as the next person and as much right to accept or refuse treatment

[@alison4316]

I just adore William ❤ You _are_ a King, sir ❤

[@CW1002]

He really is ❤️🇨🇦

[@mickieswendsen1302]

A double King

[@habibti2014]

What a lovely mum from Kevin ❤❤❤❤

[@korpakukac]

Hit and run perpetrators deserve severe punishment.

[@ssjess2504]

30:57 oh what a sweet mom and son. My daughter is 4 and has special needs. Bless them ❤

[@amandasnider2644]

I've cut my finger just like William (although I'm a amateur goldsmith) and it was half the size as his cut but it was quite remarkable how much a finger bleeds!

[@lucilledaub5991]

I love these hospital videos.

[@dogmama2many]

Me too,Lucille. I am a retired Registered Nurse. I miss the patients but I miss my coworkers even more.

[@candacecurtis5739]

@@dogmama2many do you visit? I miss my colleagues from decades ago.

[@CW1002]

William is a wonderful man

[@cmtippens9209]

With all the CCTV they all over, I'm surprised they didn't have the accident captured on video. That's a shame. It's also a shame that the driver couldn't be bothered to stop and render aid. I hope it weighs heavy on their conscience and they eventually turn themselves in to take full responsibility.

[@debragatz2647]

RIP Ernest.

[@shawnastephens1536]

I love the older generation myself. Love listening to their life stories.

[@zitakenny7787]

Kevin and his mum Joyce stole my heart, the undeniable strong bond and unconditional love says it all

[@karenacton3854]

Kevin and his mom are so sweet!

[@olisaprice9870]

24hours in A&E is the best very exciting to watch the best medical TV show

[@aussietracey1]

r.i.p with respect to family & friends. lest we forget

[@sarahlee3726]

Thank you for your service Ernest ❤ I would like to see a paediatric DKA on this show though. More information on diabetic situations would be great

[@janice576]

Sorry but it's pediatric. Yes I ultimately dispise misspelling of words especially when your phone "all phones" have a dictionary No disrespect to you at all. It's definitely me.

[@sarahlee3726]

@@janice576 Dictionary Definitions from Oxford Languages Learn more Search for a word O paediatrician /,pi:diə'trıfn/ noun a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases.

[@emmajh45]

​@janice576 hate to break it to you as you "dispise" it so much but you spelled despise incorrectly.

[@elizabethroberts6215]

@@janice576.…you’re obviously American.

[@elizabethroberts6215]

……it’s still spelt ‘paediatric’ & ‘paediatrician’ in Australia………🇦🇺

[@mjb12141963]

Washing dishes in a restaurant during high school, I dropped a tub of water filled water glasses. Back then, they would give you water in restaurants along with the menu when you arrived. So, as I dropped it I went to grab for it hand I managed to grab a piece of broken glass and by reflex, I squeezed. Only 3 three stitches but I learned not to grab at something that is falling unless I know it won't hurt me. That didn't help me when I bought a 6" wood planer/joiner.

[@annaroy1694]

So sorry Earnest, you didn’t deserve what happened. Rest Easy 💔

[@jwalt8019]

Rest in Peace Ernest.💜

[@DrMuFFinMan]

If you accidently hit someone with your car, then stop and render care. Accidents happen and you're reaction shows you're intentions. I hope they find the person who did this and they go to prison for many years.

[@CW1002]

Ernest wasn’t ready to go. But his body couldn’t hang on with the damage.

[@joannegaughan6132]

YAY! 1st here. Love this show. Keep them coming. It's exceptional work these care givers do. 👏👍❤🇺🇸

[@realdanpatterson]

My dad (who is an intensive care paramedic) was peeling pumpkin, and he sliced the top of his finger off. Not a flap, gone. He thought about calling his mates (it's a small country town, so they aren't busy) but he had some of the kits in his car, so he had to walk me through how to wrap the finger. Needless to say, we had McDonalds for dinner. I also wasn't keen on blood-covered pumpkin.

[@emilymaxwell2517]

Thank you to your dad’s services to the public ❤

[@jerrykeenan1848]

Thanks so much

[@alishatoleu4062]

Bless their hearts 😢

[@marionbowler5440]

Love this, thank you ❤🇨🇦🙃🍁

[@gittenielsen95]

I hope they catch the coward who hit Ernest and just drove off. After all there's CCTV covering most of Britain. Fingers crossed. R.I.P. Sir. Thank you for your service.

[@valeriejohnson5283]

My deepest condolences to Ernests' family. 🕊🕊To live healthy for so long only to be taken by a irresponsible driver. May he find peace in God's loving arms and his family find peace knowing he is not in pain any more. So heartbreaking even for us who just watch these stories of the trauma family's endure. Much love and respect to all the doctors and nurses who take care of these patients. 💖

[@randydelaney7053]

What a handsome guy Ernest was in his picture. Rest in Peace Ernest your in a better place now. You' re a hero no matter what happened in the end, you will always be my hero even though I didn't have the honor of knowing ya!!

[@littlelizzi3135]

Did I hear right? Someone went to a & e with a cold!!

[@tiff2106]

Sadly it’s quite common. Take up a lot of resources.

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

It happens all the time...usually in an ambulance(they think it's like a taxi 🚕)😡😡😡

[@candacecurtis5739]

I’m in Canada. It’s constant.

[@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst]

​@@candacecurtis5739Oh, I agree 💯%, I'm in Ontario 🇨🇦 and the handful of times I've been in our emergency department I've seen it all from colds to ingrown toenails, while I'm sitting in a chair for 4 hours with chest pain even after being triaged.

[@candacecurtis5739]

@@JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst they missed a major health problem and I got a really lame apology. My family was told they could leave but they were called back in a panic. I was triaged to the very bottom of the list, below a sprain case. I am honestly surprised I survived. Lots of mistakes, like gave me a breathing treatment and attached the wrong mask to oxygen. I couldn’t breathe.

[@tamarawalther4524]

The special needs man is such a sweetheart! ❤

[@forgottenmemmories]

interesting that they didnt mention anything about ernest wanting to die. Everyone kept saying he was fighting to live when he said he didnt want to. remeber to get your dni forms filled

[@jackroberts9812]

I love Kevin

[@tammytaylor1278]

I'm in love with William.

[@tassiegirl1991]

RIP Ernest, so saddened your amazing life was tragically cut short. To his beautiful niece i agree it was so wrong, but you were there for him just as he was for you in your childhood.

[@gentlemanvanilla]

25:48 "They're massiv important" lol

[@peacewarrior1175]

Older gentleman apologising for taking up their time with half his finger missing - young kid gets in there with 1cm minor cut and thinks they're entitled

[@Odo55]

Ernest🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💖

[@elizabethroberts6215]

……William’s right. As we age, we must keep up mentally. He was an interesting man to listen to, very intelligent………

[@Krookavan]

I do wish they were numbered so I don't have to keep looking to see if I've watched them before 😢

[@mickieswendsen1302]

Actually, most

[@melindayang4718]

I'm like the older generation cuz of my upbringing and the expenses in the states, don't like to see medical unless I have to, have a high pain tolerance, etc

[@suzmac1526]

Kevin is adorable.

[@MJ_Hershey]

Oh Ernest 💜

[@pjk1714]

Just horrible no cameras even on doors or dash cams didn't video Ernest being hit. Whomever left him like a piece of trash, is just that and a coward to not take responsibility.

[@Barbarawr]

I ´m sosoo sorry for Ernests family! ❤ He should have had another way to say goodby! But I ´m sure he is in heaven and even more stronger and happy. I just cry, because of the hit & run driver. He needs to take responsibility, ask for forgivnes and say sorry to Ernsts family. 😢

[@k88k82]

What year are these episodes from?

[@smarcis2]

Ernest RIP ❤❤

[@nataliemay415]

13:17 my theory has always been 'medical do 80% but the other 20% is up to them' Even as my mum was dying, that theory has never changed.

[@lindaallebach4285]

Rest East Earnest ❤️‍🩹💐

[@doublec3]

When you have a neck brace on while laying helplessly on a stretcher usually means your in critical condition for sure, which is the worst.

[@janinekaretai4306]

Some people are so entitled arent they

[@evelynfidler6285]

When I watch this I compare A and E in Canada where most are in emergency because they have no family doctor or after hours treatment. Situation is getting worse. A and E should just ideally be for emergency

[@kajamagdalena330]

whoever is responsible for the hit n run: i hope their pillow is always warm and clammy, every food gives them an explosive diarrhea and their neighbor decides to use his drill at 11 pm every night

[@shaunwhalen6223]

Please tell me the person who hit him was caught.

[@Xandra1076]

William reminds me so much of Michael Caine.

[@elizabethroberts6215]

……my thought exactly, when I first saw, & heard him………

[@ronnykenny3965]

Here in SA we used to have world class government hospitals now we have 3rd world class facilities. Sooooo sad

[@tamfuwing1]

Not all of them are bad.

[@kristybowman8731]

What happened with the comedian?

[@tm13tube]

She didn’t numb that man’s finger?

[@susanhaney3437]

He got laughing gas but he didn't take enough

[@jackiemarini3203]

I see someone is putting up reruns of the best videos.Stop it 😢

[@randydelaney7053]

Is he Autistic? The lady's son with heart problems? Or Does he have Down's Syndrome? I'm guessing Autism. I'm Autistic so, I am guessing he is classically Autistic though he can speak through his mouth so. Autism is a Neurotype not a Handicap. That's when you are in a wheelchair.. Also we're not children we grow up just like everyone else. Just differently that's all. It can be hard to navigate in the adult world when you've got a Neuro-developmental Disability though. Having to Adult is taxing on us.

[@elizabethroberts6215]

…definitely NOT DS………

[@bethdumont9020]

I'd really like to know WHY doctors fight so hard in the case of patients such as Ernest. Recently I had a small skin cancer removed from one of my eyelids. I had TWO separate surgeries that day - the 1st under sedation to remove the cancer, the 2nd under full general anaesthesia to repair the wound. The 1st op - well, one patient had to go back into the operating theatre 4 or 5 times to make sure all the cancer got removed. One of the other patients being operated on that day was a lady in her 80's who lived with senile dementia or similar. Her daughter had to remain with her the whole time. I'd really like someone to explain to me how such surgery improved the quality of this ladies life and consider putting her through the experience an act of abuse.

[@christinecreasey2342]

If anyone needs a brain transplant it’s me I suffer from chronic migraines and it’s a daily thing I’ve had them for 37 years

[@venus189]

Get botox. Alot of people have had suksess with it. In my country is free if you have cronich migranes.

[@candacecurtis5739]

They have a lot of new treatments for migraines. Are you in UK? You might need a referral to a consultant or specialist Dr, but they do nerve blocks and Botox and prevention medications. Don’t put up with it, you can get serious relief but you have to chase them.

[@racquelford1595]

At age 93 he should not be allow walk on the busy public road he should at least have a family members to assist him to go collect his pension very sad and reckless where is his family members or a closer younger friends to assists him I hope he regains his conscious

[@tamfuwing1]

His niece said they remonstrated with him. It was his choice.

[@juliaforsyth8332]

Disagree. He was used to walking and fit enough to manage it. Just because he's old dosen't mean his independence should be taken away from him.

[@Karma.mama78]

What shouldnt be allowed...is for someone to hit anyone else with a freeking car and get away with it. Every living life deserves there freedom to at least take a nice walk when ever and where ever 💯

[@machellep1]

My father in law was still driving at 93. Everyone is different. My own husband , his son had to quit driving at 79. What a thing to say.