MEDICS’ efforts to deliver an ambulance for Ukraine to use on the frontline in the war against Russia are set to be recognised in Parliament.

Nich Woolf, chair of Somerton-based Festival Medical Services (FMS), recently travelled with three fellow charity volunteers to deliver as fully-equipped vehicle to Ukraine.

It was the latest donation from FMS to support Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia three years ago.

Now, MP Sarah Dyke (Lib Dem, Glastonbury and Somerton) has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in Parliament recognising Nich and his colleagues’ humanitarian efforts.

The quartet completed a 1,600-mile journey through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland to deliver the ambulance directly to Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, where it was handed over to a Ukrainian surgeon.

Ms Dyke’s EDM also highlights FMS’s extensive ongoing support, including securing two 4×4 vehicles for conversion into frontline medical units, made possible by generous donations from across the UK.

FMS has also partnered with various charities to supply trauma kits, individual first-aid packs, and defibrillators.

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“I am so impressed by Nich Woolf and his team’s compassion and courage,” the MP said. “Their commitment to helping the people of Ukraine is utterly inspirational and represents the very best of community spirit in times of hardship.

“Their actions embody our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and democracy. With the tragic loss of over 12,600 civilian lives and tens of thousands injured, it is critical we step up our assistance.”

The EDM further urges the UK Government and European partners to intensify military, medical, and humanitarian support for Ukraine.

“We must continue standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine, supporting its people against Putin’s brutal aggression,” Ms Dyke added, with the motion adding the support is vital as “the US, under President Trump, draws back”.

FMS has been providing medical support at Glastonbury since 1979. Picture: FMS

FMS volunteers and workers are a common site in Somerset, providing medical services at a range of events, including the Glastonbury Festival.

The full EDM praising FMS reads:

“That this House commends the remarkable efforts of Nich Woolf, Chair of the Somerton-based Festival Medical Services (FMS), and his three fellow volunteers for driving 1,600 miles through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland to deliver a fully equipped FMS ambulance to Ukraine, which was handed over to a local surgeon upon arrival in Kyiv; recognises the outstanding work of the FMS, which, with generous support from UK donors, also secured two 4×4 vehicles to be converted for frontline medical use in Ukraine; notes that since the start of Russia’s illegal invasion just over three years ago, FMS has worked with other charities to deliver vital trauma boxes, individual first aid kits and defibrillators to areas of Ukraine in most need; stresses that with over 12,605 civilians having been killed and a further 29,178 injured since the start of the conflict, the need for continued medical support for Ukraine is vital and its delivery is urgent; pays tribute to Nich and his team for embodying the UK’s steadfast commitment to the Ukrainian defence of their own sovereignty and democracy; and calls on the Government along with our European partners to increase and accelerate their military, medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, particularly as the US under President Trump draws back, continuing to stand shoulder-to-should with Ukraine against Putin’s barbaric war machine.”