The RailStaff Awards 2024

Arif Patel

MTR Elizabeth Line

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Nominations for Samaritans Lifesaver Award

Said the following about Arif Patel:

“I nominate Arif Patel for the Samaritans Lifesavers Award due to the professionalism and compassion he showed when rendering vital first aid to a young man that was stabbed outside Ilford Station. Without his crucial first aid skills and quick thinking, the situation would have had a very different outcome. He demonstrated great courage by performing his duty with precision and saved a young man’s life as a result.“

Shafina Patel

Said the following about Arif Patel:

“On Friday 5th April, Arif Patel was on the main gateline at Ilford station when a young man came staggering into the station in pain and suffering from stab wounds. Arif reacted to the situation immediately by pressing the emergency plunger on the gateline and attending to the wounded man. He assisted the young man by laying him on the floor, grabbing a first aid box, Arif applied pressure to the wounds and was constantly talking to him, keeping him alert and reassuring him everything was going to be ok. The ambulance arrived and took the young man to hospital, however it was the initiative by Arif to apply pressure to the wound that saved this young man's life.“

Jamshid Moideen

Said the following about Arif Patel:

“I nominate Arif Patel who works on the Ilford barrier. He saved a stabbed victim's life by plugging the stab wound with a bandage and he stayed with the victim until he was taken to hospital. He also stayed behind to help customers with information and assist with the after math of this serious incident. He is a real credit as a colleague and a friend.“

Shahid Hussain

Said the following about Arif Patel:

“Arif Patel. A man amongst men who acted quickly, professionally, and heroically and saved a young man's life whilst he was at work at Ilford stations main gate line. Arif previously has saved another man's life in his previous job and with his knowledge and experience was able to engage with the young man alongside the paramedics. Arif is a truly great asset and a great colleague to work with and is always diligent. I personally believe he deserves this award for his heroic act.“

Paul Aridegbe

Said the following about Arif Patel:

“I nominate Arif Patel. You always have assurance he will be able to help in the direst situation. Upon witnessing him save the life of a man who was stabbed twice, he was composed and used his many years of first aid experience to save the man’s life. His action are a credit to his work professionalism and ability to work well under high pressure. Well done“