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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Amanda Owen shares an update on her teenage son Miles after revealing medical emergency which saw him rushed to hospital in air ambulance
Amanda Owen has shared an update on her teenage son Miles after revealing a medical emergency which saw him rushed to hospital in an air ambulance. Back in 2022, Miles was airlifted to hospital after developing diabetic ketocaidosis (DKA) - a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. And on the most recent episode of Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, which aired on Tuesday, shepherdess Amanda and her son visited The Great North Air Ambulance Service. The pair reunited with the air ambulance service to thank them for their care of Miles at the time of his medical emergency as the teen opened up about the ordeal. Speaking about the episode, Amanda took to Instagram on Wednesday night to share a collection of pictures of Miles from his time in hospital and update fans on his health. 'I am exceptionally proud of Miles in wanting to share his diagnosis with people, raise awareness and show that his Diabetes Type 1 doesn't hamper him or define him,' she wrote. 'LOOK AT HIM NOW. 'We are aware that many people played a part in @milesowen86 medical emergency. Behind the scenes as the whole scenario played out there were random acts of kindness from strangers. 'We all wanted to reach out and express gratitude to the people who made a positive difference on what must surely be one of the most difficult days that no one can ever be prepared for. 'To find yourself in hospital in only the clothes you were standing up in, unprepared and in shock. 'Then to be given a sideroom in which to sleep where on the bed there is a Pumpkin Parent Pack. A bag that had been filled with overnight essentials for anyone with a child in intensive care. 'When at your most fragile this kind of thoughtfulness is a blessed kindness.' She continued: 'Also to Rangzaib who didn't flinch at taking me home, a four hour round trip from Middlesbrough to Ravenseat, on slippery roads, through ice and flurries of snow in his taxi for a nominal fee to cover fuel. 'He even went through drive through to buy me coffee ☕️. Not to mention ambulance control and crew. 'The helicopter pilot, �� the crash team �� & children's ward doctors and nurses at James Cooke. Hospital @nhsengland and our neighbour who brought the community defibrillator and was ready to use if required. These people are the best of the best. Back in 2022, Miles was airlifted to hospital after developing diabetic ketocaidosis (DKA) - a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones 'I am very proud of all of the family & how everyone pulled together.' Amanda shared a sweet snap of her and Miles smiling as they sat in a car together, while in another he was seen back on the farm. Recalling their time in hospital, Amanda posted pictures of Miles in his hospital bed, as well as a picture of the ward decorated for Christmas and another of Miles and his sister. After spotting the helicopter in the sky, Amanda asked Miles: 'You don't remember any of it?' To which Miles shook his head and told his mum: 'No.' 'It's bringing it all back for me even though it's not you!' Amanda told her son. And just as the chopper landed, it all got too much for Amanda as she wiped away the tears from her face. Amanda said: 'I'm not crying! I'm not crying!' The mother and son duo were then reunited with Dr Rachel and critical care paramedic Mike, who helped Miles on the day and flew to Ravenseat Farm when it happened. Amanda said: 'It's been a while hasn't it? Two years. 'Seeing you landing like that, it sort of brought it all back to me, really. Because, like I said, the last time I saw that land it was just like... you know.' What is diabetic ketoacidosis? Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. DKA was first described in 1886 and, until the introduction of insulin therapy in the 1920s, it was almost universally fatal. Today the risk of death with adequate and timely treatment is currently around one to four per cent. Symptoms of a DKA episode include nausea and vomiting, pronounced thirst, excessive urine production and abdominal pain. According to figures just four per cent of people with type 1 diabetes develop DKA each year. Rachel asked Miles how he was getting on, to which he replied: 'Good, I was saying to mum, I can't remember it at all. I was so out of it.' Dr Rachel told him: 'You look a lot better than the last time we saw you!' Earlier on in the episode they replayed the call that Amanda and former husband Clive, 70, to the emergency services. Recalling what happened, Miles said: 'I felt awful all day. 'I didn't know what was up with me. 'Maybe it was something I was eating, maybe it was a bug, something like that, and then I was sick, I didn't know what was going on. 'I just thought Everyone is suck now and again. It's one of those things. 'Went to bed with no tea...' Amanda asked if he remembered waking up and he said: 'Vaguely.' Clive admitted it was 'one of the worst days of my life'. Speaking about what happened ahead of the episode, Amanda said on Instagram: 'Tonight's episode of Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales is a challenging one. 'It has taken until now to share what happened in December 2022 when there was a big medical emergency on the farm. 'Miles wanted to share what happened to him to hopefully raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes and Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) which is a potentially life-threatening acute complication. 'Do tune in at 8pm on Channel 5 for an uplifting glimpse of how in difficult circumstances and locations individuals can change the narrative of a story and save lives.' Many rushed to Instagram to share their love and support after Miles opened up about what happened in 2022 Many rushed to the comments section to share the love. 'This is so brave and honest of Miles to share this on tv. I am diabetic too and sometimes I think diabetes is so misunderstood especially by people who don't suffer from it nor have anyone close to them with it.' 'well done Miles for sharing. I don't think Diabetes is taken as seriously as it should be x.' 'It's great to see Miles share this and thank you all, it's a hideously worrying event that for most of us is thankfully infrequent, but no less worrying when this happens.' 'The Air Ambulance is such an important part of rural communities.' 'Thank you for sharing. Bless you all, such a beautiful family!!!! Sending lots of love ❤️ xx.' Amanda and ex Clive are not just parents to Miles. The former couple, who split in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, are parents to nine kids. They are also proud parents to Raven, 23, Reuben, 21, Edith, 16, Violet, 14, Sidney, 13, Annas, 11, Clemmy, nine, and Nancy, eight. The family shot to fame on Our Yorkshire Farm back on Channel 4, which aired between 2018 and 2022. Spin-off Our Farm Next Door landed on our screens last year and has already had two series.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Amanda Owen breaks down in tears revealing 'time-critical medical emergency' on farm - with teenage son rushed to hospital in air ambulance fighting for his life
Amanda Owen broke down in tears as she revealed the 'time-critical medical emergency' on their family farm which saw her teenage son rushed to hospital in an air ambulance. The most recent episode of Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, which aired on Tuesday night on Channel 5, saw shepherdess Amanda and her son Miles visit The Great North Air Ambulance Service. The pair reunited with the emergency services because back in 2022 Miles was airlifted to hospital after developing diabetic ketocaidosis (DKA) - a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. After spotting the helicopter in the sky, Amanda asked Miles: 'You don't remember any of it?' To which Miles shook his head and told his mum: 'No.' 'It's bringing it all back for me even though it's not you!' Amanda told her son. And just as the chopper landed, it all got too much for Amanda as she wiped away the tears from her face. Amanda said: 'I'm not crying! I'm not crying!' The mother and son duo were then reunited with Dr Rachel and critical care paramedic Mike, who helped Miles on the day and flew to Ravenseat Farm when it happened. Amanda said: 'It's been a while hasn't it? Two years. 'Seeing you landing like that, it sort of brought it all back to me, really. Because, like I said, the last time I saw that land it was just like... you know.' Rachel asked Miles how he was getting on, to which he replied: 'Good, I was saying to mum, I can't remember it at all. I was so out of it.' Dr Rachel told him: 'You look a lot better than the last time we saw you!' What is diabetic ketoacidosis? Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. DKA was first described in 1886 and, until the introduction of insulin therapy in the 1920s, it was almost universally fatal. Today the risk of death with adequate and timely treatment is currently around one to four per cent. Symptoms of a DKA episode include nausea and vomiting, pronounced thirst, excessive urine production and abdominal pain. According to figures just four per cent of people with type 1 diabetes develop DKA each year. Earlier on in the episode they replayed the call that Amanda and former husband Clive, 70, to the emergency services. Recalling what happened, Miles said: 'I felt awful all day. 'I didn't know what was up with me. 'Maybe it was something I was eating, maybe it was a bug, something like that, and then I was sick, I didn't know what was going on. 'I just thought Everyone is suck now and again. It's one of those things. 'Went to bed with no tea...' Amanda asked if he remembered waking up and he said: 'Vaguely.' Clive admitted it was 'one of the worst days of my life'. Speaking about what happened ahead of the episode, Amanda said on Instagram: 'Tonight's episode of Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales is a challenging one. 'It has taken until now to share what happened in December 2022 when there was a big medical emergency on the farm. 'Miles wanted to share what happened to him to hopefully raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes and Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) which is a potentially life-threatening acute complication. 'Do tune in at 8pm on Channel 5 for an uplifting glimpse of how in difficult circumstances and locations individuals can change the narrative of a story and save lives.' Many rushed to Instagram to share their love and support after Miles opened up about what happened in 2022 Many rushed to the comments section to share the love. 'This is so brave and honest of Miles to share this on tv. I am diabetic too and sometimes I think diabetes is so misunderstood especially by people who don't suffer from it nor have anyone close to them with it.' 'well done Miles for sharing. I don't think Diabetes is taken as seriously as it should be x.' 'It's great to see Miles share this and thank you all, it's a hideously worrying event that for most of us is thankfully infrequent, but no less worrying when this happens.' 'The Air Ambulance is such an important part of rural communities.' 'Thank you for sharing. Bless you all, such a beautiful family!!!! Sending lots of love ❤️ xx.' Amanda and ex Clive are not just parents to Miles. The former couple, who split in 2022 after 22 years of marriage, are parents to nine kids. They are also proud parents to Raven, 23, Reuben, 21, Edith, 16, Violet, 14, Sidney, 13, Annas, 11, Clemmy, nine, and Nancy, eight. The family shot to fame on Our Yorkshire Farm back on Channel 4, which aired between 2018 and 2022. Spin-off Our Farm Next Door landed on our screens last year and has already had two series. Reuben landed his own programme started in 2024.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen posts pic of youngest daughters swimming in river - but worried fan points out 'precarious' safety hazard
Our Yorkshire Farm 's Amanda Owen fans pointed out a 'precarious' safety hazard in the star's recent post of her youngest daughters swimming in river. The 50-year-old shares Raven, 23, Reuben, 21, Miles, 18, Edith, 16, Violet, 14, Sidney, 13, Annas, 11, Clemmy, nine, and Nancy, eight with ex Clive Owen, 70, who she split from in 2022 after 22 years of marriage. Shepherdess Amanda took to her Instagram to share some snaps of her youngest having a splash in a bid to cool themselves down during the heatwave. Captioning the post, she said: 'Beating the heat by heading to cool, shady dubs. 'It's not all about the swim, the immersion is not just in the water but in the surroundings. 'Ducklings, butterflies, pond skaters and brown trout rising and the buzz of insects amongst the overhang of bilberry. 'Not a nature reserve, a farm.' But one person pointed out in the comments section: 'Is no one going to mention the precarious fence!' In a number of the snaps there is a rusted fence hanging above them on the hill, at seemingly quite a steep angle. Despite that, others rushed to thank her for sharing some wholesome content. 'I am so grateful that you share so much beauty and so many precious scenes. Thank you for every post.' 'Looks great up in Swaledale.' 'Looks very inviting.' 'I'd love to live like this with my kids.' 'Perfect childhood!' It comes just days after Amanda announced her epic career change away from Ravenseat Farm. The star, who is best known for appearing in TV show Our Yorkshire Farm, is set to bring out her own children's books. Christmas Tales From The Farm, illustrated by Becca Hall, will be out in September and is written for eight to 12-year-olds. Speaking about her new project, Amanda said: 'I am absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity to enter the world of children's books with renowned publishers, Puffin. 'As a mother myself I know firsthand the joy that books can bring to young readers and how a book can stay with you into adulthood, take you places and open up new worlds.' She added: 'To be taken under the wing of the Puffin family, publishers of some of my childhood favourites, is something that I could never have dreamed of being possible.' The TV favourite also took to Instagram to share the news. She said: 'I wanted to share with you the news of the latest addition to the farm... nope, not another woolly bundle of joy, no, it's my new children's book! 'What's it about you ask? What else could it be about other than the farm, the animals, children, nature, countryside and it's published by Puffin. 'And it's going to be out on 11th September.'
Scotsman
13-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits
The toughest everyday jobs in the UK include firefighters, paramedics – and farmers. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A poll of 2,000 adults found surgeons (44 per cent), police officers (34 per cent), and care workers (22 per cent) are also seen as roles only the iron-willed could take on. Others said teachers (20 per cent) and social workers (18 per cent) do some of the most mentally taxing work out there day-in-day-out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Six in 10 (62 per cent) want to see more recognition in the UK for those performing tough jobs – with 64 per cent believing they are vital to keeping the country running. Others want them to get more credit because they involve working long hours with little rest (46 per cent) and facing hazardous conditions daily (62 per cent). And in many cases, it involves working with dangerous people (55 per cent). The study was commissioned by Samsung to launch its latest Rugged device range, designed to withstand the demands of challenging work environments. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The tech brand teamed up with TV farmer Amanda Owens to give an insight into the realities of working life on a farm – from mucking out and herding animals to operating machinery and navigating unpredictable weather. She said: 'Farming isn't for the faint hearted – we're up before dawn, battling the elements, and it takes real resilience out here. 'In this environment, our tech needs to be just as tough – anything that can't handle water or a drop is a liability. 'We need something rugged on the outside, smart on the inside, that can keep up with the job.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Shepherdess Amanda Owen uses a device from the Samsung Rugged range, designed to endure tough working conditions | Dave Phillips/PinPep 'Tech needs to be just as tough - to keep up with the jobs' Almost half (46 per cent) of Brits admitted they don't feel like they have the resilience to take on a physically demanding role, a figure that dropped to 40 per cent among men. In contrast, 52 per cent of women believe they have what it takes to handle roles that might require higher levels of emotional and mental capacity. When it comes to younger generations, 61 per cent of those aged 18–24 have considered taking up physically tough roles when exploring career options. This compares with just 11 per cent of Boomers, who prefer to steer clear of jobs they'd deem tough. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nearly four in 10 (38 per cent) agree there's a misconception that physically demanding jobs don't require robust technology. In fact, nine in 10 think devices capable of withstanding harsh conditions are essential to making these roles more manageable. Many cited reducing physical strain through equipment (54 per cent), alerting workers to risks more quickly (53 per cent), and automating repetitive tasks (45 per cent) as effective ways to ease pressure. Annika Bizon from Samsung UK & Ireland, makers of the Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Tab Active5 Pro Enterprise Edition, designed to take on tough environments, added: 'Tough roles demand robust support. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Whether it's maintaining connectivity in the field or ensuring mission-critical tasks aren't interrupted, having the right tech in place is essential. "The Rugged range has been engineered specifically for these environments — combining military-grade durability with the business tools workforces require.' Six in 10 Brits want to see more recognition in the UK for those performing tough jobs | Shutterstock Top 20 toughest everyday jobs according to Brits: Firefighter Paramedic Surgeon Nurse Police Officer Armed Forces Personnel Care Worker Farmer Teacher Social Worker Fisherman Construction Worker Agricultural Labourer Builder / Bricklayer Underground Utility Worker Scaffolder Mechanic Roofer Refuse Collector (Bin Worker) Train driver
Scotsman
13-06-2025
- General
- Scotsman
These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits
The toughest everyday jobs in the UK include firefighters, paramedics – and farmers. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A poll of 2,000 adults found surgeons (44 per cent), police officers (34 per cent), and care workers (22 per cent) are also seen as roles only the iron-willed could take on. Others said teachers (20 per cent) and social workers (18 per cent) do some of the most mentally taxing work out there day-in-day-out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Six in 10 (62 per cent) want to see more recognition in the UK for those performing tough jobs – with 64 per cent believing they are vital to keeping the country running. Others want them to get more credit because they involve working long hours with little rest (46 per cent) and facing hazardous conditions daily (62 per cent). And in many cases, it involves working with dangerous people (55 per cent). The study was commissioned by Samsung to launch its latest Rugged device range, designed to withstand the demands of challenging work environments. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The tech brand teamed up with TV farmer Amanda Owens to give an insight into the realities of working life on a farm – from mucking out and herding animals to operating machinery and navigating unpredictable weather. She said: 'Farming isn't for the faint hearted – we're up before dawn, battling the elements, and it takes real resilience out here. 'In this environment, our tech needs to be just as tough – anything that can't handle water or a drop is a liability. 'We need something rugged on the outside, smart on the inside, that can keep up with the job.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Shepherdess Amanda Owen uses a device from the Samsung Rugged range, designed to endure tough working conditions | Dave Phillips/PinPep 'Tech needs to be just as tough - to keep up with the jobs' Almost half (46 per cent) of Brits admitted they don't feel like they have the resilience to take on a physically demanding role, a figure that dropped to 40 per cent among men. In contrast, 52 per cent of women believe they have what it takes to handle roles that might require higher levels of emotional and mental capacity. When it comes to younger generations, 61 per cent of those aged 18–24 have considered taking up physically tough roles when exploring career options. This compares with just 11 per cent of Boomers, who prefer to steer clear of jobs they'd deem tough. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nearly four in 10 (38 per cent) agree there's a misconception that physically demanding jobs don't require robust technology. In fact, nine in 10 think devices capable of withstanding harsh conditions are essential to making these roles more manageable. Many cited reducing physical strain through equipment (54 per cent), alerting workers to risks more quickly (53 per cent), and automating repetitive tasks (45 per cent) as effective ways to ease pressure. Annika Bizon from Samsung UK & Ireland, makers of the Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Tab Active5 Pro Enterprise Edition, designed to take on tough environments, added: 'Tough roles demand robust support. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Whether it's maintaining connectivity in the field or ensuring mission-critical tasks aren't interrupted, having the right tech in place is essential. "The Rugged range has been engineered specifically for these environments — combining military-grade durability with the business tools workforces require.' Six in 10 Brits want to see more recognition in the UK for those performing tough jobs | Shutterstock Top 20 toughest everyday jobs according to Brits:
