obvious question time
Sorry for being Mr.Thicky here - but why do HEMS rely on 'charity' to keep flying?
Why don't they claim the call-out from the various insurance companies?
If you're injured in a car accident, I'm sure the hospital now bill the insurance company for the workups/procedures done on you.
Why don't the air ambulance services do the same?
I'm sure the insurance companies would rather pay a few thousand quid for a helicopter ride, than a few hundred thousand quid on a life policy....