219th (Wessex) Field Hospital

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Insignia of the 219th (Wessex) Field Hospital
Active1967–present
Disbanded
CountryUnited Kingdom
Allegiance
BranchBritish Army
TypeArmy Reserve
RoleMedical support
SizeField Hospital
Part of2nd Medical Brigade
Garrison/HQBristol, England


Military unit



The 219th (Wessex) Field Hospital is a unit of the British Army Reserve that provides medical support to military operations. It is part of the 2nd Medical Brigade and is based in Bristol, England. The unit has a long history of service, having been established in 1967, and continues to play a vital role in the provision of medical care to soldiers both in the UK and on deployment overseas.

History[edit | edit source]

The 219th (Wessex) Field Hospital was formed in 1967 as part of the reorganization of the Territorial Army into the Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve (TAVR). The unit was originally designated as a field hospital to provide medical support to the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) in Germany during the Cold War.

Over the years, the 219th has been involved in numerous operations, including deployments to the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The unit has also participated in humanitarian missions, providing medical assistance in response to natural disasters and other emergencies.

Structure[edit | edit source]

The 219th (Wessex) Field Hospital is structured to provide comprehensive medical care in a field environment. It is capable of deploying rapidly to support military operations anywhere in the world. The unit is composed of several key components:

  • Headquarters: Responsible for command and control of the unit.
  • Clinical Departments: Including surgery, intensive care, and emergency medicine.
  • Support Services: Such as logistics, administration, and communications.

Role and Capabilities[edit | edit source]

The primary role of the 219th (Wessex) Field Hospital is to deliver medical support to deployed forces. This includes:

  • Emergency Medical Care: Providing immediate treatment to injured personnel.
  • Surgical Services: Performing life-saving surgeries in the field.
  • Intensive Care: Offering critical care for severely injured patients.
  • Evacuation: Coordinating the transfer of patients to higher-level medical facilities.

The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and staffed by highly trained medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support personnel.

Training[edit | edit source]

Personnel in the 219th (Wessex) Field Hospital undergo rigorous training to ensure they are prepared for the challenges of providing medical care in austere environments. Training includes:

  • Clinical Skills: Regular updates and practice in medical procedures.
  • Field Exercises: Simulated deployments to practice setting up and operating a field hospital.
  • Military Skills: Training in basic soldiering skills to ensure personnel can operate safely in a military environment.

Also see[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

Template:British Army units and formations Template:Medical units and formations of the British Army

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