A HSE Northwest Air Ambulance is set to be based at Sligo Airport, boosting emergency response across the North West.


The HSE is finalising plans for the service, which will bring rapid, on-board medical care to serious incidents.


The new helicopter will support faster treatment and transfer to specialist hospitals, improving patient outcomes in rural areas.


Speaking to Ocean Fm News Councillor and member of the Regional Health Forum, Edel McSharry, says the announcement is “wonderful news” for the region and a major step forward for patient care in the North West.

A HSE Northwest Air Ambulance is set to be based at Sligo Airport, boosting emergency response across the North West.
 The HSE is finalising plans for the service, which will bring rapid, on-board medical care to serious incidents.
 The new helicopter will support faster treatment and transfer to specialist hospitals, improving patient outcomes in rural areas.
 Speaking to Ocean Fm News Councillor and member of the Regional Health Forum, Edel McSharry, says the announcement is &ldquo;wonderful news&rdquo; for the region and a major step forward for patient care in the North West.

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