THE East Anglian Air Ambulance has said the people of Cambridgeshire need not worry over the Christmas period, declaring it will run a full service.
The statement follows the news that life-saving charity Magpas may be forced to close at the end of the month if finances do not improve.
Richard Robinson, spokesman for the EAAA, said: “There’s an air ambulance based at Cambridge Airport with a fully qualified doctor and paramedic team.
“The people of Cambridgeshire need not have any concerns over ambulance cover - we will be running 365 days a year including Christmas Day.”
Magpas, which attended almost 1,000 incidents last year, is currently leasing a helicopter from a private company after the EAAA withdrew their air support last month. Dwindling funds mean it may have to fold at the beginning of January.
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