Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 26267

NHS Trusts: Unmanned Air Systems

Tabled: 23 January 2025

Answered: 30 January 2025

Question

Danny Beales

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to expand the trial of the transportation of blood by drone technology undertaken by Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital to more NHS Trusts.

Answer

The medical drone delivery service for the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is a six-month trial, that started in November. There is potential for drones to support and improve the way the National Health Service delivers patient care, with the o...

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