The first Regular Multi-Role Medical Regiment. Supporting British Army deployments worldwide whilst innovating in the delivery of Deployed Hospital Care
It was my enormous pleasure to welcome
@NatashaMDay
to Keogh Barracks to open the Breastfeeding Room, shared between us and
@TheRangerRegt
. All the plaudits rest with Corporal Bartholomew for her hard work to make it happen. Great effort! CO
#DefenceBreastfeedingNetwork
@2MedX
Combat Medical Technicians from 12 (C) Squadron will be undertaking 24 hours of continuous CPR to raise awareness of this life-saving skill.
They will be raising money for SSAFA and the British Heart Foundation.
Please donate via:
The Role 2 Hospital welcomes the MERT to practice patient transfer at the facility. It was a perfect training opportunity for the medics who saw up close how the MERT play a pivotal role in the patient survival chain.
@ArmyMedServices
#Saifsareea
@pm_raf_ns
#NoOrdinaryJob
The Officers and all @ 22 Field Hospital took time out this morning to congratulate WO2 Holly Percival on her selection for LE Commission. Well done truly deserved.
@2MedX
@Johnno884
@AMS_SM_1
A very busy day for the newly formed 22 Multi-Role Medical Regiment. The flag change took place at 1200hrs and we welcomed Comd
@2MedX
to take the parade and speak to the Unit. We also hosted
@AMSCorpsCol
as a VIP guest. 1/2
Congratulations to one of 22Fd Hosp’s own; Sgt Asiedu, who has been selected for promotion to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Sgt Asiedu is a member of Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps (QARANC) and an Intensive Care Nurse.
#subcrucecandida
#britisharmy
#nurse
#promotion
Welcome 12 Squadron!
Today, the Commanding Officer was in Fulwood Barracks, Preston to watch the Disbandment Parade of 3 Medical Regiment. This sees 12 Medical Squadron join 22 Field Hospital. It’s the latest stage of our transformation to the Multi-Role Medical Regiment. 1/2
Congratulations to all the newly graduated Combat Medical Technicians on successful competition of Foundation Medic 18. Welcome to 22 MMR and we look forward to seeing you in Preston and Aldershot after some well-earned leave!
CO
What’s in a Badge?
This is a comparison between the 22 Field Hospital and the 22 Multi-Role Medical Regiment unit logos. This short thread looks at the component parts of the crest and what they mean! 1/5
Exercise SERPENT SAVIOUR
This week, 12 (C) Squadron have been experimenting with the establishment of a Pre Hospital Treatment Team in different locations, alongside
@21_Med_Regt
Here they've made use of a building of opportunity to establish a medical treatment facility.
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On a Cold Dec morning, Where Gunfire and breakfast baps flow into Xmas briefs, then on the potted sports and a hearty Christmas feast. From all at 22 Field Hospital, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Personnel from 22 Field Hospital are currently in Zambia teaching an all female cohort Team Medic skills in preparation for an upcoming UN deployment! Great work from the team! CO
@2MedX
When he raised the flag, Pte Duck wasn't old enough to drink, smoke, or deploy on operations. Now 18, he lowers the
#RedCross
flag of the Ex
#KhanjarOman
field hospital, having become a key member of the life, limb, and eyesight saving capability.
@BritishArmy
@ArmySgtMajor
This week we said farewell to WO1 Andy Pettiford as he handed over as Regimental Sergeant Major to WO1 Mike Reilly.
Thank you for all your hard work during your time in the Regiment and good luck in your new role at 256 MMR.
@2MedX
@AMSCorpsCol
@AMS_SM_1
Yesterday 22 Field Hospital held a Remembrance Parade in Keogh Barracks. We were joined by family and family and friends as we paraded in front of the RAMC Centenary Memorial framed by the iron gates recovered from BMH Singapore 1/3
Congratulations to 22 Field Hospital on a great visit by the 2nd Medical Brigade Commander, Brigadier P de Rouffignac MStJ. Well done to all those involved in making the visit a success and a special well done to SSgt Forester-Frame and Capt Digby-Jones for their Achievements.
12 (C) Medical Squadron hosted Commander
@2MedX
Brigadier de Rouffignac at Fulwood Barracks today. He took the opportunity to present an Operational Service Medal to Lance Corporal Coe. 1/2
Congratulations to all those awarded a Commendation today. It's one of the absolute highlights of my job and I'm enormously proud of everyone's efforts! 👏🏻 CO
Today saw the start of CHIRON REFRESH, 22 Fd Hosp’s halfway re-validation Ex. Supported by JHG(SE)(N) and (S). This time round it’s an Air Deliverable set up. Lead by A Sqn.
The Role 2 Deployed Field Hospital is open and ready for business on Ex SAIF SAREEA in Oman. Follow our progress from the build, through the next couple of months to finally seeing in the New Year back at home!
@ArmyMedServices
@BritishArmy
#EXSaifSareea
Personnel have recently attended the All Arms Boat Course at Gibraltar Barracks ahead of an upcoming Adventurous Training diving trip! Thanks to the
@Proud_Sappers
for their expert instruction!
CO
And we’re off!
Members of 12 Sqn have now started their 24 hours of consecutive CPR to raise funds for both the British heart foundation and SSAFA.
Any donations within this time will be greatly appreciated and go towards a great cause.
@ColDax5
Thanks for your input. With modern ways of working I was able to continue my day job at night, whilst also supporting my junior soldiers on the slopes. Irrespective of where an event takes place, I support my personnel doing sports or indeed any activity. CO
CMT Apprentices going through Scrub training in the Operating Theatre with Sgt Lewis. Learning about the Field Surgical Team, the aseptic technique and the sterile field.
#DefenceODP
#ODP
Today 22 Field Hospital paused to come together on parade at 1100hrs to pay our respects.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
CO and RSM
#WeWillRememberThem
#ArmisticeDay
#RemembranceDay
Congratulations to all 21 participants from 22 Field Hospital who took part in the DOKO 4km Challenge supporting the Gurkha Welfare Trust and the RBL. Winners WO2 Bruce and Capt Digby-Jones.
Yesterday we celebrated the news that two of our personnel have been selected for Senior Soldier Entry Commission in 2024. Well done to WO2 Bruce and WO2 Lawrence!
Commiserations to those unsuccessful candidates! We know you'll come back even stronger next year!
CO and RSM
Back in Holland the Nijmegen Team has completed Day 3 of the marches. The miles are beginning to take hold, but they're digging in for the final day!
@The_RE_LE
@ArmyCadetsHQ
Today we hosted Vice Admiral Hally
@DefencePeople
(Chief of Defence People).
We demonstrated our Ground Manoeuvre Surgical Group and gave him a chance to speak to our talented workforce about issues affecting them, day to day.
Well done 33 (B) Squadron.
CO
@2MedX
CO’s Coin
I had the opportunity to award a coin to Cpl Glynn of 12 (C) Medical Squadron today in recognition of his hard work during the transition from 3 Medical Regiment to 22 Field Hospital. Well done! CO
Exercise KANJAR OMAN
12 (C) Medical Squadron remain in Oman where they are deployed under the Land Regional Hub.
They're exercising their expertise in the light role, able to move fast and deliver intimate support to the
@RAnglians
Battlegroup. 1/2
Last week in Aldershot, Pte Galasky was awarded a Commanding Officer's coin for hard work throughout the latter stages of 2023. In addition she was awarded a Commemorative Coin to mark her contribution to the King's Coronation! Well done Pte Galasky! 👏🏻
CO
Consultant General Surgeon, Lt Col Rob Faulconer JHG(SW), teaching damage control laparotomy to the Role 2 Field Surgical Team on Ex KHANJAR OMAN
#ArmyMedicalServices
#surgery
Flt Lt Olivia Blandford-Guyon of the
@pm_raf_ns
demonstrating the Intensive Care capability in the Role 2 Hospital on Ex KHANJAR OMAN 19 🇴🇲
@DMS_MilMed
Today is the final training day for our Kenyan Defence Force Battlefield Medics. The three week course culminates in high pressure battlelanes designed to test their ability not only as medics but also as instructors.
@BPST_A
@2MedX
Today
@22fieldhospital
conducted casualty decontamination training with
@BAB_tidworth
band Tidworth. A complex and difficult task but essential to maintain this Defence capability.
No matter the rank, everyone worked hard to get the hospital completed. Here is Maj Pat Wilson QARANC and Capt Bomber Harris RAMC getting back to soldiering basics. You have set the standard gents!
@ArmyMedServices
@BritishArmy
#ExSaifSareea
Welcome to the Regiment Private Gavin and Private Lewis-Roberts. Congratulations on your graduation from
@DMS_DefMedAcad
following your Defence Medic Course. You're joining the Regiment at a really exciting time! Enjoy a well deserved rest! CO and RSM
Snow in the UK... SNO in Oman.
The Senior Nursing Officer, Maj Pat Wilson is responsible for
#healthcaregovernance
and the clinical/command interface within the Role 2 Hospital on Ex KHANJAR OMAN.
22 Field Hospital and JHG(SE) Cultural Families day. Its hot and the traditional food is going down a treat. Well done to all those that have gone above and beyond to make this day a success.
Weather wasn't great today. It didn't stop our Field Surgical Team practising fire evacuation drills though.
Amongst others
@Donnie1977h
,
@faulconer_rob
and our Burns and Plastics surgeon, Lt Col Taylor.
WO2 Lawrence our Regimental Training Warrant Officer competed in the World Tae Kwon Do championships today.
He came away with Bronze Medals in both Individual and Team Sparring! Absolutely outstanding achievement!! Well done!! CO
@ArmySportASCB
@AMSCorpsCol
@2MedX
32 Squadron are on Exercise COMBINED WARRIOR this week. They've spent the day practicing establishing their position both in and out of woodblocks.
18mins 20secs and ready to receive! 💪🏻
CO
@AMSCorpsCol
@2MedX
The RSM and I enjoyed meeting the four new CMTs joining 22MMR on completion of the Foundation Medic Course held
@DMS_DefMedAcad
The future of the Regiment continues to look promising!
Well done and we look forward to seeing you in Aldershot!
CO and RSM
@AMSCorpsCol
@2MedX
This past few weeks the Unit has hosted an ALDP Course. The course was delivered by the Unit Training Wing and Sgts Siddall, Rai and Blade and Cpls Moore and Sutton acted as Directing Staff.
Well done to the joint top students LCpl Richards and LCpl Weeks.
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Corporal Bray and Corporal Dunbar of 12 (C) Medical Squadron have been rehearsing hard with the marching contingent of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps for the
#Coronation
They are doing the Unit and the QARANC proud! Well done ladies and good luck tomorrow! CO
On Thursday the CO and RSM, along with Squadron representatives, welcomed the ten graduates from Foundation Medic 14 into the unit following a fantastic parade at
@DMS_DefMedAcad
Well done again and we look forward to seeing you in Aldershot and Preston!
@2MedX
Day one of the Battlefield Medic Train the Trainer Course.
6 soldiers from across 2MedBde deployed to Kenya to instruct 17 of the the Kenyan Defence Force in battlefield life saving techniques course. 1/2
Wards, practising Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
The largest team in the hospital, wards is often responsible for the maintenance of morale as well as the crucial "hold" capability for up to 12 patients.
The unit is represented at
@Wimbledon
this year by SSgt Forrester-Frame, SSgt Miles and SSgt Pryce.
Give them a wave if you see them! 👋🏻
Enjoy the tennis! 🎾
CO
DCOMD 1(UK)XX Brigadier Tim Seal visit to 22 Field Hospital. A great show of the GMSG capability by A Sqn followed by some well deserved LS&GC presentations and no less that 3 Commendations both GOC and 2 Med Bde Comd and a Cavell Award
*SIMULATED GRAPHIC INJURIES*
Last week a team from 32 Squadron,
#22MMR
, along with colleagues from Joint Hospital Group North and 335 Medical Evacuation Regiment, deployed to Brecon on
#ExerciseCOMBINEDWARRIOR
. 1/3
12 (C) Squadron led the march past in Preston this morning with the CO and RSM in attendance and laying a wreath on behalf of the Regiment.
Great parade, excellent turn-out and a curry afterwards!
CO
Burns and plastics nurse, SSgt Bowman, teaching dressings to some of our junior staff.
Staff B has also been selected for promotion to WO2!
@201FdHosp
#BritishArmy
Always a good day when I get to present Commendations and Coins to soldiers to say thank you for their hard work. Well done everyone! Enjoy your leave. 💪🏻 CO
@2MedX
@AMSCorpsCol
@AMS_SM_1
Last week, 12 Squadron visited the Guru Nanak Gurdwara as part of Op TEAMWORK. The visit was organised by Private Singh. Personnel were fortunate to be hosted by the team at the Gurdwara where they gained an in depth understanding and appreciation of Sikh religion and culture.
Fantastic to have the Unit back in from Christmas Stand Down. Gave me an opportunity to issue some more awards and a promotion. CO
Private Godwin received the Regimental Sergeant Major's Top Soldier Award. Thoroughly well deserved! 👏🏻👏🏻
There's something hiding in the woods!
32 (A) Hospital Squadron have been on exercise this week charged with the task of hiding themselves whilst being able to conduct deployed hospital care!
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