Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the availability of 24/7 on-site hospital helipad access at major trauma centres and specialist hospitals in supporting NHS resilience and major incident preparedness.

I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 16 July 2026 to Question 18083, which, for ease of reference, is reproduced below.

The Government recognises the important role that hospital helipads play in supporting the transfer of critically ill patients and accessing specialist services. Responsibility for the provision and management of hospital helipads rests with local National Health Service organisations, working with relevant planning, aviation, and local authority bodies.

The Department continues to work with NHS England, the Civil Aviation Authority, and other partners to consider issues relating to hospital helipad access and resilience. While there are currently no plans to mandate safeguarded 24/7 on-site helipads through national requirements, the Government will keep this position under review in light of emerging evidence and operational requirements.