"Response to Car Accident"

Recently my wife and I collided with another vehicle, on the road between Kelso and Jedburgh, just outside Heiton on the Jedburgh side. We are both 84 years old and were very shaken up - our car was a 'write-off'. A nursing sister from the Selkirk practice drove past - turned around and came to our aid. She quickly assessed the situation; examined both of us and offered to drive us to Kelso Cottage Hospital for further assessment. She also said the Police should be notified. The other driver disagreed but - acting with great foresight - Sister 'Claire' 'phoned the Police, and the Ambulance service. She said we should wait, and she would wait with us, until the ambulance arrived. They would assess us and probably take us on to the Borders GH. The ambulance with Susanne and David (? ) arrived all the way from Chirnside in very short time - Claire attentively staying by us. After a discussion and preliminary examination we were loaded into the back of the ambulance and Sister Claire went on her way - inadequately thanked by us two for all she had done. (The Police arrived - (two vehicles) meanwhile and busied themselves with taking statements and controlling traffic flow on this very busy road). After a very thorough examination the Para-Medics decided there was little reason to go on to the BGH UNLESS we felt it necessary. We declined at which point the Police, who had waited for the outcome - having supervised the recovery vehicle from Thomson's in Galashiels - said they would take us home. We live outside Cornhill on Tweed - very much out of their way - but they insisted and did just that. We are still in some pain but having been well advised and assured by the Para-Medics we know we have been well cared for. We were home by 1500 hrs. Claire, susanne, David, Police Scotland cannot be praised nor thanked highly enough and we are very, very grateful for all you do for us. Thank you.