207 (Manchester) Field Hospital
207 (Manchester) Field Hospital is a Territorial Army unit of the British Army's Royal Army Medical Corps. It is based in Manchester, United Kingdom and is part of the Army Medical Services.
History[edit | edit source]
The 207 (Manchester) Field Hospital was formed in 1885 as the 1st Lancashire Volunteer Medical Staff Corps. It was later renamed as the 207 (Manchester) General Hospital in 1967. The unit has been deployed to various conflict zones including the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Role[edit | edit source]
The primary role of the 207 (Manchester) Field Hospital is to provide medical support to the British Army during operations. This includes emergency medical treatment, surgical procedures, and post-operative care. The unit is staffed by a combination of regular and reserve personnel, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Training[edit | edit source]
Members of the 207 (Manchester) Field Hospital undergo rigorous training to prepare them for the demands of providing medical care in a combat environment. This includes military training, medical training, and specialist courses such as trauma life support and battlefield advanced trauma life support.
Deployments[edit | edit source]
The 207 (Manchester) Field Hospital has been deployed to a number of conflict zones. In 1999, the unit was deployed to the Balkans as part of the NATO-led peacekeeping force. In 2003, the unit was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Telic. In 2010, the unit was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Herrick.
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