Defence Medical Services

Good luck to the Lionesses! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England fans in the Armed Forces - keeping us safe at home and serving on operations around the world - are cheering you on today. #ComeOnEngland! @RoyalAirForce

His Majesty the King has approved three new senior appointments in the Defence Medical Services. Their leadership is key to advancing the Strategic Defence Review, developing future medical capabilities, and protecting the health of the Armed Forces. gov.uk/government/new…

👏 Another way our medics are helping save lives. #donation #medical

Last week, the Defence Medical Services welcomed @DefenceU surgeons for specialist training in the UK. Through shared expertise, we’re helping to save lives on the front line in the most challenging environments. A truly valuable experience for all involved. 🇬🇧🇺🇦 @UKStratCom

🩺🇬🇧Trained to save lives, ready to make a difference. @DMS_MilMed staff are training 🇺🇦 Ukrainian medics in lifesaving trauma care — from classroom to casualty scenarios. These skills save lives every day on the battlefield .🛡️  This is frontline support.💪#StandWithUkraine

Last week, the new football pitch & tennis courts we & @VIVODefence built for @DMS_MilMed were opened at Whittington. Our Chief Exec Mike Green joined Wg Cdr Sharon Wheeler & local MP Sarah Edwards for the opening, which was followed by the first football match on the new pitch.

Yesterday, the Defence Medical Services hosted an NHS Blood Donation event. We were joined by Tamworth MP Sarah Edwards, DG DMS Clare Walton, and NHSBT's Altaf Kazir. A huge thanks to all who donated - your support helps save lives! 💉🩸 @SarahEdwardsTam @ClareWaltonRAF

Officers earn a 'Blood Bafta'🩸playing the casualty🩺🩹 During the final exercise for trainee defence doctors, before becoming fully fledged military GPs, there was a slight twist👀 @ForcesNewsHan finds out the making of a military doctor🔗⬇️@DMS_MilMed forcesnews.com/services/tri-s…

Armed forces create new paramedic profession to improve frontline care🏥🩺 For the first time, the role of paramedic is to be recognised as a career within the Armed Forces, with a newly established Paramedic Cadre. Read more🔗⬇️ forcesnews.com/services/tri-s…

Hospital based military healthcare professionals took part in advanced training to simulate operational environments to ensure they are ready for future deployments. @DMS_DMGNorth Read more here: 👇 medium.com/@defencemedica…

As the Defence Medical Services announces the establishment of a Paramedics Cadre, we talk to Sgt Darren Dickinson, a serving RAF Medic who qualified in 2017. Read more about what inspired him to pursuing his dream to become a Paramedic in the RAF here 👉 bit.ly/44zWAdv

The Defence Medical  Services today announced the establishment of the Paramedic Cadre, which for the first time recognises a formal paramedic profession within the Armed Forces. Read more below 👉 bit.ly/40JLO3h

Celebrating the minds that drive innovation 💡 Happy Research Appreciation Day 📚 Thank you to all those contributing to research, turning ideas into reality. #ResearchAppreciationDay

British Medic has been presented with the French Military Health Service honour Bronze medal (Médaille d'honneur du service de santé des armées) for services to the French Military Health Service during a ceremony in Paris. 🙌🌟 Read more here 👉 bit.ly/3I2ceHj

Members of the DMS Future Capabilities and CORTISONE teams recently participated in NATO’s Coalition Warrior Interoperability Exercise (CWIX) in Bydgoszcz, Poland, as part of the UK delegation 🌍 Read more here 👉 bit.ly/45Roi84

Magpas Air Ambulance has recently launched a pioneering new collaborative initiative with Defence Medical Services (DMS); including a recent clinical placement undertaken by DMS Army Paramedic Melissa Duff. Read more in our new blog: magpas.org.uk/melissa-duff-o…

Army Paramedic Melissa Duff joins @Magpas_Charity Air Ambulance for invaluable hands-on experience, preparing her with vital knowledge to help save lives in the toughest of situations.💪 Read more of her story here👇 magpas.org.uk/melissa-duff-o…

This year’s @apothecariesldn Worshipful Society prize for excellence in Military Medical Support in a crisis has been awarded to Gp Capt Mark Dermont, Head of the #DMS Defence Public Health Unit (DPHU). Read more here 👉 bit.ly/45O38aU

For #ArmedForcesWeek, we celebrate the hard work by the Defence Medical Services who deliver vital medical support during military operations and exercises. We thank you for your service. 👏 @ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForces #Reserves #DefenceMedicalServices

📸Ukrainian military surgeons recently trained in the UK, hosted by @DMS_MilMed — another step in 🇬🇧🇺🇦 medical cooperation. 🩺 Every new skill gained means more lives saved on the front line. ‼️Meanwhile, Russia have now exceeded 1 million casualties. @DefenceHQ 🤝 @DefenceU