In the past, doctors and critical care paramedics at MAAC would have to share the flight helmets. The helmets were several years old and due to be replaced.

MAAC was able to secure the funding needed from the HELP Appeal. The 54 helmets cost £1,800 each and are now being used by the entire team.

Ian Roberts, Air Operations Manager for MAAC, said: “There was a significant need to replace the old flight helmets and this would not have been achieved without the significant investment by the HELP Appeal. The new helmets are comfortable for the aircrew, protect hearing and aid our vitally important in-flight communications about the incidents the team go to.”

Each MAAC paramedic now has a bespoke fit helmet, which has better hearing protection and infection prevention.

Robert Bertram, Chief Executive of the HELP Appeal, said: “MAAC deserves the very best equipment to help it perform to the highest standard – a must when someone’s life is at stake. We knew the huge impact our donation would make, so we didn’t hesitate in providing the £100,000 needed. This is an exciting string to our funding bow as we continue to branch out in funding air ambulance equipment, while remaining fully committed to funding over 40 helipad projects in the future across the local region and beyond.”