Wales Air Ambulance bases under threat of closure to stay open until 'at least 2026'

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Wales Air Ambulance bases under threat of closure to stay open until 'at least 2026'
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Both Caernarfon and Welshpool airports will continue to be used by the Wales Air Ambulance Charity.

Two of Wales Air Ambulance's bases have had their short-term future confirmed, postponing the threat of closure.Air Ambulance Charity has confirmed it has extended its contracts with both Caernarfon and Welshpool airports.Dr Sue Barnes, the charity's chief executive, said that their aim is to"protect services for the people of Wales while continually seeking improvements in service and availability".

Ms Dodds, who represents the constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire in the Senedd , said:"As so many have already said the campaign is not over and at this point, I would like to pay tribute to all of those who have campaigned to protect this vital service so far. "I like many will now be awaiting the details of the long-promised community engagement process which is due to start next month."

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