Isles of Scilly residents travelling for healthcare on the mainland can now be transported via helicopter.
In response to feedback from islanders, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB) has commissioned Penzance Helicopters for the transport of patients, alongside Skybus and the Scillonian Ferry.
Susan Bracefield, acting chief executive of the ICB, said it would make journeys “simpler, more reliable, and less disruptive” for those who needed to attend hospital appointments.
The ICB said the central booking office would continue to manage all patient travel arrangements, selecting the most appropriate option based on individual circumstances.