Two security guards at Stepping Hill Hospital have been nominated as ‘unsung heroes’ for helping to save a young woman’s life. 

Ali Jallow and Andy Tobin were working their shift Stepping Hill Hospital’s busy A&E department when they noticed a woman in a distressed state leaving the department. Concerned for her welfare, Ali and Andy followed her, trying to convince her to return.

The woman made her way to Bramhall Moor Lane bridge, and then attempted to throw herself onto the train tracks beneath. A fight to save her life took place, with the woman attacking the security guards and landing several harsh blows.  Eventually the pair managed to grab the woman’s arms and legs to prevent her jumping, and escort her back to the hospital.  

Ann Barnes, Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital, said, “Ali and Andy are real heroes who showed courage and compassion in doing their utmost to save this young woman’s life. They are an absolute credit to our organisation, their colleagues and their families.”

Ali and Andy have now been nominated for the Unsung Heroes Award run by GoToJobBoard, a health careers website company, and will attend a ceremony with other nominees in Manchester in the new year. The awards are for non-nursing and medical NHS staff, such as porters, cleaners, receptionists and security guards who have gone the extra mile to help patients and public.