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Major Max Marsden RAMC has won the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma’s 44th Annual Resident’s Research Prize for ‘best clinical research paper’ for his work Trauma Laparotomy in the UK. It is a wonderful achievement for a non-US based surgeon to scoop this prize.

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We have followed your incredible journey over the last 40 days. The DMS is so very proud of everything you have achieved! Wishing you a safe journey home #polarpreet #inspirational @PreetChandi10

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2 years

#polarpreet has just made #history becoming the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition in Antartica. She completed the 700 miles in only 40 days. #breakingboundaries #thisgirlcan #expedition #nothingisimpossible @TeamArmyUK @mitie @BritishArmy

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Congratulations to @BritishArmy , @RoyalNavy and @RoyalAirForce Common Core trainees who graduated today from the Defence College of Healthcare Education and Training at DMS(W).

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4 years

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, together with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the @dms_dmrc today to meet patients and staff.

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This week we are focusing on the women of the #DMS ahead of the #DWN23 @DefWomenNetwork conference. Today Surgeon Captain Jo Keogh OBE @DrJoKeogh Assistant Head Strategic Commissioning for the Defence Medical Services, talks about her 27 year career as a Medical Officer👇 #DMS

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6 years

Acting Surgeon General, Major General Bricknell, visits Islamabad and Rawalpindi as part of high-level defence engagement with Pakistan

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4 years

Our new Director of Medical Personal and Training, AVM @ClareWaltonRAF , took up post this week. Formally Commander of Joint Hospital Group, AVM Walton is the first female 2* in the Defence Medical Services.

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5 years

With huge thanks to @jason_carl_fox for coming to Defence Medical Services today and sharing his story. Personnel from the Defence mental health community took so much from hearing about his experiences, both when Serving and then in civilian life.

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6 years

. @RoyalNavy medics take part in a Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Relief Exercise on board RFA Mounts Bay in Montserrat. The UK maintains a year-round Naval presence in the Caribbean to provide response and reassurance to any emerging rapid-onset crises in the Territories.

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If you’re @DSEI come and talk to the @BritishArmy ‘train her’ team (N3 270-80) to find out more about female nutrition and health in the British Forces.

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From Private to Brigadier…..It’s over to the @BritishArmy and Brigadier Jan Cook. Brigadier Cook has a fascinating and empowering story, which every young soldier needs to read. #IWD2019

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The Defence Medical Academy bids a fond farewell to Captain Neil Wagstaff, who leaves today after 33 months in post as Training Commander. This will be Captain Wagstaff’s final post as he will be leaving the @RoyalNavy early next year after 40 years of dedicated service.

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3 years

Military Aid to the Civilian Authorities: DMS Medics deploy in support of the NHS in the fight against COVID 19.

Covid-19: 400 military troops deployed to hospitals

Four hundred members of the armed forces will work alongside doctors in the Midlands and London.

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Captain Claire Fitchett, the Army Specialist Advisor for Paramedics says a few words about the first Tri-Service Paramedic Conference. #tsparamedic18

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6 years

UK and US personnel demonstrate how to treat a casualty when under fire during Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 18

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6 months

The DMS are pleased to announce His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Brigadier Philip McNee as the next Surgeon General (SG), in the rank of Major General, from May 2024. Find out more here @UKStratCom @ClareWaltonRAF

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7 years

Acting Surgeon General and the Surgeon General of the Pakistan AMC discuss the UK-Pakistan Military Medicine Co-operation Programme

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7 years

The DMS gives a demonstration of Battlefield Advanced Trauma Life Support at @DSEI_EVENT

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6 years

Congratulations to The Army & RAF Common Core 153 Course & Healthcare Assistant Course who graduated today. Being a military medic is a position of real responsibility & something all our #medics should be immensely proud of @RoyalAirForce @BritishArmy

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A fond farewell to @Headley_Court as the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre relocates to @DNRCOfficial The expertise of staff and advances in clinical rehabilitation have undoubtedly improved the long-term outcomes of patients from the @RoyalNavy @BritishArmy @RoyalAirForce

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3 years

5 things to know about the Defence Medical Services. Armed Forces doctors, nurses and medics are an essential part of our military and provide valuable support our NHS. Military Aid to Civilian Authorities

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5 years

Watch this video about the new technology being developed by some of our Military Doctors and Scientists to stop rapid blood loss on the battlefield. #innovation #cuttingedge

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4 years

A very big congratulations to the Health Care Assistants who graduated from the Defence Medical Academy last week. A lot of hard work and dedication got them to this point and we are sure you will join us in wishing them all the best for their very bright futures.

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Let’s get some likes for our Phase Two students who passed out of Defence Medical Services, #Lichfield today. We promised them ☀️☀️☀️ and they got it! Well done guys and girls, all the best for your very bright futures. Ps.The practising in the rain paid off, you looked great!

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Congratulations to LCpl Jacob Fisher RAMC who has been awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service. He was the only #Medic on the scene of a RTA whilst on ops in Somalia. He provided life saving medical treatment to 11 Somali soldiers. #proud

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Meet Col Lowes, Consultant @JamesCookMTC : joining the @BritishArmy in 1990, he’s worked throughout the UK in #NHS hospitals treating both civilian and military patients plus deploying to Iraq and Afghan. Our people serve in many ways. #SaluteOurForces #ArmedForcesDay

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Today we welcome Air Marshal Clare Walton as the new Director General for the Defence Medical Services. AM Walton takes over from Dr Peter Homa, who left the post on Friday (30 June). Welcome to your new role AM Walton, we look forward to working with you. #DMS

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5 years

Congratulations to our new Exercise and Rehabilitation Instructors; the first course to pass out of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Stanford Hall.

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6 years

Congratulations to Major Nics Wetherill, Royal Army Medical Corps, who led a team of five women across the Antarctic. Together, they finally completed their epic adventure on Saturday.

'Ice Maiden' team celebrates Antarctica ski record

The women, who are all part of the British Army, completed their challenge in two months.

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Capt Bourke and Capt Bertram have been awarded the Queen Mother’s Award 2020 by the RAMC Drummond Committee for their fantastic contribution to the welfare of military junior doctors. Together they established a mentoring scheme providing extra support early in their careers.

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An amazing tribute to all our nurses on #InternationalNursesDay , filmed last night @dms_dmrc . Thank you to @LichfieldCath and @luxmuralis for enabling such a fitting tribute. #FlorenceNightingale watch the video here

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A very warm welcome to Brigadier Roland who is the new Commandant of the Defence Medical Academy based in DMS(Whittington).

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Meet LNN Kylie McGregor, who joined the @RoyalNavy in 2015 and studied to become a Nurse. Currently based at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, she treats and cares for both military and civilian patients. Our people serve in many ways. #SaluteOurForces #ArmedForcesDay @UHP_NHS

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6 years

Congratulations to Lt Col Simon Davies on being invested with the Royal Red Cross. Yesterday we featured a video for #ReservesDay of Simon talking about his role in the reserves and job as a Major Trauma Nurse Specialist @UHNM_NHS . Fantastic news and very well deserved.

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Major Trauma Nurse Specialist Simon Davies from @UHNM_NHS talks about his role as a Lieutenant Colonel with Defence Medical Services #ReservesDay #SaluteOurForces @BritishArmy @SgDms @ComdJFC_UK

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3 years

Hope everyone is watching the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance on BBC 1 – Don’t miss our own Flt Lt Foster bearing the Book of Remembrance, flanked by Cpl Wichaisri in this years’ service. #RememberTogether

BBC One - Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, 2020

Huw Edwards presents the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance.

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5 years

We would like to wish all our followers and their families a very Happy Christmas. To those Personnel deployed overseas, working in our hospitals and the UK Emergency Services, we send our heartfelt thanks and an extra special Happy Christmas to you!

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It’s International Women’s Day and we think it speaks volumes that two of the three Armed Forces Medical Services are headed up by women. Our first video comes from Air Commodore @mariabyford Head of the @RoyalAirForce Medical Services. #IWD2019 @womensday @RAFGender

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DMS personnel help those affected by Hurricane #Irma @RoyalAirForce

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5 years

Today we welcome our new Director General, @PeterHoma , to the DMS. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the NHS and we look forward to working under his direction. #JFC

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To our Personnel deployed overseas, to those working in our hospitals, to the UK Emergency Services, we thank you. We wish you and all our followers a very #HappyEaster and #BankHoliday weekend.

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6 years

The funeral service for the late Surg Capt Rick Jolly OBE, who ran the Field Hospital during the Falklands conflict, took place at HMS Raleigh. Surg Capt Jolly and his staff treated more than 650 British and Argentine casualties. Read more here:

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6 years

Congratulations to UK Medical personnel awarded medals for the #UN Mission in South Sudan in recognition for their commitment and service to the people of the conflict-afflicted country

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4 years

An absolutely stunning and poignant tribute to #InternationalNursesDay2020 and Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday. Watch here A collaboration between the DMS, @LichfieldCath and Luxmuralis Artistic collaboration, Peter Walker and David Harper,

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4 years

Defence Medical Services staff take part in the Clap for Carers. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our NHS colleagues in the fight against COVID19. #WeAreInThisTogether #ClapforCarers

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6 years

Congratulations to Captain Victoria Bulleid of the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps. Captain Bulleid has received a Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service for her work on Op Trenton.

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6 years

Yesterday @HeadleyCourt_CO hosted the final Beating Retreat and closing ceremony in what was a very fitting and poignant tribute to the legacy of @Headley_Court

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3 years

Congratulations to Sgt Gopee, a Reservist in @4626Sqn , RAF Medical Services, for winning Employee of the Year from @Medway_NHS_FT . Well deserved!

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3 years

Ex CHIRON PREPARE was the first major training exercise for 22 Field Hospital @22FieldHospital to practice deploying and setting up a large military hospital. Fantastic effort by the unit, led by Commanding Officer, Lt Col Peter Hale @Dr_Peter_Hale .

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4 years

Here’s what it’s like to be a nurse on board Britain’s biggest Warship Interested in nursing or other clinical roles in the Reserves? Search ‘Defence Medical Services Reserves’ online #Inspirational @RNJobsUK @armyjobs @RAF_Recruitment @NHSEArmedForces

Here’s what it’s like to be a nurse on board Britain’s biggest warship.

I joined the Royal Naval Reserve four years ago and have gained a huge amount, both personally and professionally. I’ve learnt a lot about…

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5 years

It’s raining…. it’s pouring…. let’s get some likes for the students at the Defence College of Healthcare Education and Training that were still doing drill in #Lichfield this morning! We hope you’ve all dried off now! The forecast for your graduation on Thursday is ☀️☀️☀️ Phew!

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4 years

Behind the impressive F-35 jets there are fantastic healthcare professionals ensuring that pilots are fit to fly them. Read their story here

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5 years

Today marks 18 years of the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine @DMS_RCDM being based in #Birmingham . Commanding Officer, Jo Palmer and Head of Clinical Traumatology, Professor Sir Keith Porter, took time to talk to us about this unique relationship. #BTR18 @qehbham @TCUK_KeithP

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4 years

The @DMS_DG would like to share this message to all our DMS personnel, our followers and their families this #festive time of the year.

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2 years

“Fallen in the cause of saving lives, a glory that shines upon our tears” We owe them our whole hearted gratitude. The #FNCommemorationService2022 brought military and civilian nurses together as one with Her Royal Highness The Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron @FNightingaleF

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3 years

DMS is proud to announce and congratulate Cpl Bekoe who is this year’s winner of the Student Nursing Times – Student Nurse of the Year: Adult category. @NursingTimes #ntawards

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A wonderful recognition of the dedication and service of DMS Personnel and our brothers and sisters in the NHS! 🌟 #DMS #Coronation #NHSArmedForces Read more here -

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The rain hasn’t dampened spirits at DMS(W)! On parade today are our very own trainee medics from the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines currently undertaking the Foundation Medic course at the @DMS_DefMedAcad #PlatinumJubilee #HM70

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The Defence Medical Services (Whittington) Field Gun crew put on a powerful display yesterday as they prepared for the tournament at @HMS_Collingwood @RoyalNavy

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4 years

A beautiful autumn 🍂🍂 day for a graduation ....

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5 years

The classroom wing at Defence Medical Services, #Lichfield , has been dedicated to our recent #medical #MilitaryCross recipients and is officially open!

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4 years

We would like to wish all our followers and their families a very Happy Christmas. To those Personnel deployed overseas, working in our hospitals and the UK Emergency Services, we send our heartfelt thanks and an extra special #HappyChristmas to you.

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6 years

Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Philippa Bennett wins the Emerging Talent Award for her research into managing battlefield lower limb trauma.

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3 years

Tonight the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance is being shown on BBC 1 - spot some of our DMS nurses who were specially invited to join the socially distanced celebrations this year to represent the DMS as we honour the fallen. #RememberTogether

BBC One - Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, 2020

Huw Edwards presents the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance.

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Join us in saying Happy 72nd Birthday to the NHS today!!! 🎂🌈HAPPY BIRTHDAY NHS🌈🎂 #ThankYouTogether #NHSBirthday

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Major General Tim Hodgetts CB CBE, UK Surgeon General and Chair of the Committee of Surgeon Generals in NATO, says "sharing medical skills and expertise amongst allies is the right thing to do". #DMS

Defence Medical Services surgeons train Ukrainian doctors

Leading military trauma surgeons from Defence Medical Services and the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine shared their skills with Ukrainian medical personnel.

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6 years

Spare a thought today for all our personnel deployed on operations over the festive period. Wishing them and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year #MerryChristmas

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6 years

Congratulations to two military medical officers from Pakistan who completed the Post Graduate Medical Officers course at the Defence College of Healthcare Education and Training

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4 years

Family, friends and colleagues gather at the Garrison Church, Defence Medical Services Whittington, to honour and remember the extraordinary dedication and Service of former Surgeon General, Surgeon Vice Admiral Alasdair Walker.

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Cpl Darren Phillips, @BritishArmy and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Ros Vudy demonstrate chest wound management during a basic first responder course at Tawau Naval Base #PacificPartnership18 (Photo U.S. Navy)

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4 years

Earlier this week @DMS_DG visited @TheCFSG in Norway where he saw the techniques and expertise needed to treat patients in one of the world’s toughest environments.

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4 years

Today marks 75 years since VE Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. The news resulted in spontaneous celebrations breaking out across the nation and a national holiday was declared! #VEDay75 #ThisIsYourVictory

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We did it! 5,000 followers!!! 🥳🥳🥳 Thank you for liking, retweeting and commenting on our content! Here’s to 6,000 by the end of 2919.......🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

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Congratulations to the latest Single Service Course passing out of the Defence College for Healthcare, Education and Training. BZ! All the best in your new roles. @RoyalNavy

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Yet another fantastic example of how our people serve in many ways…... Yesterday some of our personnel based in the South West took over the Moorgate Neurosurgery Ward @UHP_NHS . Our personnel worked side by side with #NHS colleagues caring for both patients and their families.

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The Defence Medical Academy @DefAcUK and the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust @RWT_NHS have been working together to forge a new partnership, bringing together two high performing organisations to share best practice and develop medical simulation capabilities.

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This week saw the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre achieve Initial operating capability having relocated to Stanford Hall during 2018. This would not have been possible without the hard work and commitment of all those involved in the programme.

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Happy #NewYear to all our followers, #2018 was super busy! A big thank you to everyone who gave us a photo, a piece to camera or told us of something going on in the world of #militarymedicine . Keep the stories coming for #2019 . Here’s just a few of 2018’s highlights.

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6 years

. @BritishArmy medics are tested on their abilities to provide immediate medical care to casualties as part of Exercise Junior Serpent at Swynnerton Training Camp.

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. @RoyalNavy students have been training on board HMS Bristol where they have developed key skills in the management of casualties in confined spaces.

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Next up is Lt(RN) Jenny Dyson ARRC, shortlisted for Nurse Leader of the Year. @NursingTimes #nursingtimesawards2020 #NTAwards2020

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Meet Chief Petty Officer Kieron Duggan: Serving in the @RoyalNavy for 17 years, CPO Duggan is based in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital operating theatres, treating both civilian and military patients. Our people serve in many ways. #SaluteOurForces #ArmedForcesDay @qehbham #bham

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The lowering of the pennant marks the retirement of AVM Richard Broadbridge who retires after 36 years’ service in the @RoyalAirForce

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Ms Sumeet Matharu, DPHC Chief Pharmacist, and Major Verity Brown RADC, SO2 Primary Care, makes the final checks on the COVID vaccines being distributed to our UK Defence communities overseas at RAF Brize Norton. @DMS_DPHC_Comd @UKStratCom @DMS_DirDHC @DMS_DG

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Congratulations to one of our teams of nurses who have been shortlisted for the Team of the Year award @NT_Awards for their work in South Sudan in support of the United Nations as part of Op Trenton. We are sending them all the best of luck for this evening’s Award Ceremony.

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BZ to the newly qualified @RoyalNavy Medical Assistants who passed out of the Defence Medical Academy #Lichfield yesterday.

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Congratulations to Wg Cdr Sophie Green, who has been recognised as part of the Policy, Strategy and Parliamentary Awards 2018. Wg Cdr Green led the development and drafting of the new Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, attracting praise from the Prime Minister.

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The newly opened #UnitedNations field hospital in South Sudan will provide medical care to over 1,800 UN staff @unmissmedia

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This month marks the official appointment of Surgeon Capt (RN) Andy Nelstrop as Commander Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC). Follow @DMS_DPHC_Comd to hear more from DPHC as Surg Capt Nelstrop takes the reigns! Congratulations on your appointment 👏 #FutureDMS

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Whilst the majority of staff have been working from home, the Harden Centre at DMS Whittington has received a brand new makeover thanks to the hard work of SSgt Aitchison. We are pleased to reveal the fantastic new look of the building central to the DMS site

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Yesterday the @DMS_DG Peter Homa, together with the Commandant, Brigadier Robin Simpson, officially opened the Defence Medical Academy at Defence Medical Services (Whittington).

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Today marks #TheBigJubileeLunch ! 🎂 We enjoyed a beautiful afternoon tea at DMS Whittington on Wednesday as we all celebrated Her Majesty’s 70 glorious years on the throne. 🇬🇧 We hope you’re enjoying your celebrations today. #PlatinumJubilee #HM70

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7 years

A new £5 coin will bear the face of Capt Chavasse of the Royal Army Medical Corps, the only person awarded the Victoria Cross twice in #WW1

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To those of you on duty and ops in the UK and abroad over this festive period, we are thinking of you and send our sincere thanks and best wishes – Merry Christmas

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Congratulations to all those recognised at this year’s Director General’s Awards ceremony. It really highlighted the diverse and exceptional work that goes into providing all aspects of medical care for the Armed Forces community.

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Her Majesty the Queen has appointed several DMS personnel to the Order of St John. Appointed as Officers are Major General Cain, Surgeon Rear Admiral Hughes and the Surgeon General, Air Vice-Marshal Reid. See:-

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Congratulations to Army medical personnel who have been recognised in this year’s New Year’s Honours List. Personnel recognised this year include Lt Col Rachel Hawes, RAMC, Army Reserve; Lt Col Rhodri Phillip, RAMC; Acting Maj Glen Bullivant, RAMC and Lt Col Simon Davies, QARANC

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NHS Nurse-RAF Nurse. Cpl Banks is a @RoyalAirForce Medical Reserve. Delivering care in a GP Practice in Cheltenham one moment, delivering care in the Military the next moment. As a Reserve you bring your skills with you but learn a great deal more. #ReservesDay #SaluteOurForces

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