Reports have emerged that the Wales Air Ambulance’s base in Welshpool could close in as part of new plans, leaving Powys to be covered by stations as far out as Caernarfon, Llanelli, and Cardiff.
Commenting, Welsh Conservative and Shadow Mid Wales Minister James Evans MS said:
“It is disappointing that there are plans that could leave, not just Powys but, all of Mid Wales left with no air ambulances.
“We’re an extremely rural region in the UK and such emergency vehicles are a rare and much valued resource here, especially at a time when road ambulances are becoming increasingly unreliable.
“Indeed, Powys had the slowest ambulances in Wales last month, with only 40% attending life-threatening red-calls within the eight minute target due to Labour mismanagement in Cardiff Bay.
“While I’m sure the charity has its reasons, I hope they reconsider and decide to stay in Mid Wales where it is much loved.”
There is currently no definitive timescale for the plans, and the charity says if there are changes it is expected they will take "some time" to implement.