Second helicopter for Children’s Air Ambulance ‘delights’ East Midlands MEP

East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has welcomed news that the Air Ambulance is pressing ahead with plans to order a second helicopter for The Children’s Air Ambulance.

The news follows the announcement last week by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that he will allocate £2 million from banking fines to the appeal for the second aircraft.

Miss McClarkin said:

“This news is fantastic for the Air Ambulance. I’ve supported and visited them on a number of occasions, and I fully support everything they do. I was delighted to hear the Chancellor’s announcement, and the news that they’re now able to order the second helicopter is a great boost for the service, and for those who find themselves in need of it.”

Andy Williamson, CEO of The Air Ambulance Service charity, which operates the national Children’s Air Ambulance, said:

“This is fantastic news that the Chancellor is allocating banking fines to help put a second Children’s Air Ambulance in the skies.

“Currently, our service can only reach around one in three patients who need our help.

“With a second helicopter, we should be able to meet nearly all the demand for emergency paediatric transfers from hospitals to specialist centres.

“We look forward to hearing further details about the banking funding and the huge impact it will have on patients and families across the UK,” he said.

You can donate to the Air Ambulance Service by visiting www.theairambulanceservice.org.uk