Air ambulance charity completes £2m redevelopment

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has completed a £2m redevelopment of its airbase in Worcestershire.

A charity spokesperson said the upgraded facility in Strensham had been "designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve crew wellbeing, and optimise the delivery of pre-hospital emergency care".

Key features on the base include expanded hangar facilities, improved crew quarters and a more environmentally sustainable design.

Hanna Sebright, chief executive for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said the project marked "a transformative milestone" for the foundation.

Ms Sebright said: "The upgraded facilities will not only strengthen our ability to respond swiftly to emergencies and deliver lifesaving care but also provide space to support with greater community engagement - helping us connect more meaningfully with the people we serve."

The redevelopment project was funded by a donation of £2m from the County Air Ambulance Trust's charity HELP Appeal.

Robert Bertram, chief executive of HELP Appeal, added: "This new airbase isn't just bricks and mortar - it's a lifeline.

"Made possible by the generosity of our supporters, it marks a new chapter for emergency care in the region and will help the crew reach patients faster and deliver critical care when it's needed most."

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