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Intensive Care: Emergencies

Asked by Sir Iain Duncan SmithConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129071

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, that the sector is appropriately reflected within wider emergency planning and resilience frameworks, including consideration within Civil Contingencies structures, to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical care.

Answered by Mrs Sharon Hodgson

We recognise the vital work of air ambulance organisations in communities across the country. The Department is already engaging with air ambulance organisations on resilience issues and will continue to do so as part of our regular resilience planning.

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