UK air ambulances warn fuel shortages could threaten lifesaving missions
This is one of the helicopters operated by the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Equipped with hospital-grade equipment and expert clinicians, these aircraft respond to some of the most critical emergencies across the United Kingdom.Air ambulances operate as charities and rely heavily on public donations. They are not part of the National Health Service, although they work closely alongside it to deliver urgent care.
Rising fuel costs, triggered in part by global tensions including the conflict involving Iran, are now putting pressure on operations. Even small increases in fuel prices can have serious consequences for these lifesaving services.
Operators warn that the bigger concern is not just cost but supply. Any disruption affecting UK airports could limit their ability to respond to emergencies. Some airlines are already cutting flights, raising fears about wider fuel shortages.
Air ambulance services are calling on the government to prioritise fuel access in the event of shortages or rationing. They say uninterrupted supply is critical to ensure patients continue receiving urgent care when they need it most.
Often described as bringing a hospital directly to the patient, these services run around the clock every day of the year. Industry representatives have now written to MPs urging action to safeguard their operations.
Al Jazeera's Milene Veselinovic reports from London
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