Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 73714

Hospitals: Air Ambulance Services

Tabled: 1 September 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that existing hospital helipads are protected from (a) planning and (b) operational restrictions.

Answer

Karin Smyth
Air ambulances form a vital part of the emergency response to patients in critical need. The Department of Health and Social Care continues to work closely with NHS England and the Department for Transport to ensure that there is appropriate helipad acces...
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