14-May-2021 Source: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The new, lifesaving helipad at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) – the first elevated helipad of its kind in the North West – has opened to patients today (Monday 10
th May, 2021).
The state-of-the-art helicopter landing pad, which is situated on the roof of Grafton Street car park onOxford Road Campus (ORC), will enable critically ill or injured babies, children and adults to be airlifted straight to MFT hospitals in Manchester city centre.
The helipad will bring adults and children with life threatening injuries to the Major Trauma Centres at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH), both co-located on the Oxford Road Campus of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust site in the centre of Manchester.
New helipad opens at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Press Release | May 10, 2021
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The new, lifesaving helipad at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) – the first elevated helipad of its kind in the North West – opened to patients May 10, 2021.
Alistair Rennie, consultant in emergency medicine and major trauma at the MRI and RMCH and group clinical lead for emergency planning, on the helipad. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Photo
The state-of-the-art helicopter landing pad, which is situated on the roof of Grafton Street car park on Oxford Road Campus (ORC), will enable critically ill or injured babies, children and adults to be airlifted straight to MFT hospitals in Manchester city center.