A BOOK filled with cartoons illustrating the trials and tribulations of a paramedic is due to make a comeback.

Two years ago, Richmond ambulanceman Gerard "Ged" Wild published a book of his own work reflecting the lighter side of his job.

Doorstep Deliveries sold in its hundreds, helping to raise £1,300 for the BBC's Children in Need Appeal - but now Mr Wild is considering another run.

"I expected it to be a one-off for Children in Need, but because it was so successful, I've decided to relaunch it with a new cover to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance," he said.

Mr Wild, whose cartoons regularly adorn the noticeboard at Richmond ambulance station, has enjoyed drawing since he was a child and used his skills to help keep up morale during his service in the Army.

"It was always a case of wanting to make a mark on a nice, clean piece of paper, but when I first started in the Army, it was a way of being cheeky and protesting in a way they couldn't punish you for," said the 62-year-old.

After 18 years in the military, Mr Wild swapped his soldier's uniform for a paramedic's - and has often used his cartoons as a learning tool.

"A picture is worth 1,000 words," he said. "If people are having difficulty recalling something, you can often conjure up a picture which is easier to remember."

Doorstep Deliveries will be launched at a conference and exhibition for ambulance staff, which runs from tomorrow until Sunday at the Harrogate International Centre. Copies will cost £3.95.

The book, designed by retired Cleveland ambulance officer Alan Crosskill, can also be obtained by telephoning 0845 120 6060, although copies ordered by phone will cost £4.70 to cover postage and packing.