The local story is that there is a problem with the cladding on the tower below the helipad - not stressed for the rotor downwash, and it has to be replaced on about the top 3 stories. However, when eventually approved for use, there will still be weather problems. I can see the pad from home, and when there is a SW wind, especially in winter, the top of the hospital is often in cloud. I expect there will be many occasions when the air ambulances will still need to use the existing helipad in Sheepcote Valley. I've not heard any timescale for the allegedly required works.