The 152 Medical Squadron of the British Army will benefit from having real time scenarios in the new four-bedded ward area which uses cutting edge technologies to help to recreate realistic medical scenarios. They work with patient mannequins who can mimic a range of medical conditions and sessions can be recorded for feedback and learning opportunities in a bespoke lecture area in the facility.
This £200k project was generously funded by the Fife Health Charity who worked with the Glenrothes based 152 Medical Squadron, part of the 225 (Scottish) Medical Regiment to allow troops of the squadron time to prepare for crisis situations before having to do so in real life. This will increase the likelihood of a positive outcome, should a similar scenario be encountered in the field.
The British Army provided wide-ranging support during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, most notably supporting the Board’s Procurement and Transport teams in developing supply routes to get vital personal protective equipment (PPE) into the hands of frontline health and social care staff.
Teams from the Royal Army Medical Corps also supported the subsequent vaccination programme, vaccinating patients in clinics both in Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline as part of a planned expansion during the initial phase of the campaign.
NHS Fife last year received a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award in recognition of the flexibility the Board has shown around the training commitments of reservists and support provided to instructors, veterans, military spouses and partners.
