Shropshire paramedic flies out to help tackle Ebola in Africa

There have been more than 1,200 deaths from the disease in Sierra Leone, and Tom Waters said helping to save lives there is the most rewarding care you can give.

Tom, a critical care paramedic who works on the Midlands Air Ambulance based at RAF Cosford, is among 30 NHS staff who flew out last weekend.

They will work in treatment centres being built by the UK military and run by charities.

Speaking before he went, Tom said: "I've done some volunteering in Cambodia in the past and I found it to be the most rewarding type of care.

"This opportunity has arisen where I really think I can make a difference."

Meanwhile, trustees of a Shrewsbury charity which helps people in Sierra Leone have completed a 150-mile sponsored walk at the home of the Prime Minister.

Sarah Wolton, of Fairview Drive, Bayston Hill, and Derek McCormack, of Bishop Street, Shrewsbury, found themselves knocking on the door of Downing Street after their trek for The Sierra Foundation for Life Skills, a Shrewsbury-based Christian charity.

They walked from Shrewsbury to London to deliver a petition urging the Government to continue its efforts on the Ebola crisis.

Mr McCormack said:

"We are fully committed to feed and care for up to 3,000 children who have in the last few weeks lost parents to Ebola."

Anyone who would like to give can visit www.sffls.org or call Derek on 07722 530847