Ambulance debate takes off - The Guardian 24th August 2007

Sheffield University's research proves that long ambulance journeys can increase the risk of death for many patients (NHS overhaul, August 21). As a result of the move towards bigger trauma units and A&E departments in fewer hospitals, Britain is becoming more reliant on its network of air ambulances. We take great pride in our close working relationship with ambulance services, NHS trusts and individual doctors and paramedics. In many cases, it is the critical care administered by an air ambulance doctor at the scene of an incident and then the speed at which our helicopter can reach the most appropriate hospital (not necessarily the nearest) that makes the difference between life and death.

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