THE NEED for a brand new and bespoke airbase for The Air Ambulance Service was the subject of discussion when MP Matt Western visited the charity. It will also facilitate missions for the National Children’s Air Ambulance, which is a one-of-a-kind hospital transfer service for critically ill children and babies. The service, which receives no government funding, has launched its Big Bases Appeal in a bid to raise £9million from public and philanthropic donations to deliver our is first bespoke base. “Patients will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities for crews to train and rest, dedicated family-friendly spaces for aftercare and recovery support as well as a strengthened National Children’s Air Ambulance service to meet growing demand for paediatric transfers.” “It was a privilege to have the opportunity to meet a number of those doing vital work at our local air ambulance base, and to be able to discuss the lifesaving work they do all year round.