Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what financial and advisory support is available for independent charitable emergency services, such as the Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, to assist with increased fuel and operating costs arising as a consequence of the Iran War.

The Government recognises the contribution of the longstanding and successful independent air ambulance charities model, which enables close partnership working with local National Health Service trusts to provide medical guidance, supplies, and training.

The Government continues to take action to support the charitable sector, which includes the increase in the Employment Allowance from £5,000 to £10,500. This reduces the impact on the sector from the increase in employer National Insurance contributions.

There are no current plans to provide further funding to the sector which operates through a successful charitable model.