ShAFF's support of helipad appeal, Grough
17th Dec 2014
Liz Roberts, of Grough, reports on ShAFF supporting Sheffield Northern General Hospital's £425,000 appeal for a new helipad.
She reports: "Edale Mountain Rescue Team recently gave cash from its Sheffield city centre collection to the helipad appeal. Many of the team’s callouts are to fallen climbers on the Peak District edges who end up being airlifted to the hospital.
"The new helipad will mean that patients requiring life-saving treatment can be transferred to the major trauma centre within seconds of landing, saving valuable time, as every second can be crucial when dealing with major trauma injuries.
"The current helipad was built more than 20 years ago. It is located in a dip close to trees, is not lit and no longer conforms to safety guidelines although can be used for emergencies."
She also chatted to ShAFF Festival Director, Matt Heason, who said: "I would urge festival-goers to give generously, as one day you might be the one needing urgent treatment.”
You can read the full article here.
