Written question asked by Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Hospitals: Air Ambulance Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of requiring safeguarded 24/7 on-site helipads at a) Major Trauma Centres and b) specialist hospitals that receive emergency air ambulance patients.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the important role that hospital helipads play in supporting the transfer of critically ill patients and accessing specialist services. Responsibility for the provision and management of hospital helipads rests with local National Health Service organisations, working with relevant planning, aviation, and local authority bodies.
The Department continues to work with NHS England, the Civil Aviation Authority, and other partners to consider issues relating to hospital helipad access and resilience. While there are currently no plans to mandate safeguarded 24/7 on-site helipads through national requirements, the Government will keep this position under review in light of emerging evidence and operational requirements.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 18083
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Hospitals Air ambulance services
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- 2026-07-16 13:02:32 +0100
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