The medical and chaplaincy branches support the men and women of the Royal Navy in body and soul. While the Medical Service promotes and maintains their fitness and well-being, the Chaplains give pastoral care and spiritual leadership, both vital contributions to the challenging work we ask our Navy to do. Modern and effective medical support is a fundamental part of the United Kingdom's military capabilities. The Royal Naval Medical Service promotes and maintains the health, fitness and well-being of Royal Naval Personnel which is vital to the Royal Navy's operational capability and effectiveness. The Naval Chaplaincy Service is a community of clergy & associates from a variety of denominations, dedicated to giving pastoral care and spiritual and moral leadership to the men and women of the Naval Service and their dependants.
Medics and Chaplains
Operations
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HMS Sutherland Medical Assistant Receives Military Cross for Actions in Afghanistan16/05/2012
Royal Naval Medical Assistant Liam O’Grady, who is currently serving onboard Devonport basedwarship HMS Sutherland, saved the lives of four men during a grenade attack in Afghanistan 2011and was presented the Military Cross by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace on 15 May 12.
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Naval medics hone their skills in major exercise with the Royal Marines02/04/2012
Naval medics have completed their first major field exercise in five years as they prepare to support the Royal Marines of 45 Commando around the world.Surgeons and clinicians converged on the Royal Marines base at Chivenor for Exercise Green Serpent as they put their mobile medical facility to the test.
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Padre’s Got Bottle To Baptise Men In The Field 25/03/2012
A Navy Padre who blessed water bottles to baptise men under fire is among the latest group of military honours winners. Reverend Doctor Scott Shackleton will be awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service for his work across Afghanistan.
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Naval medics recognised with operational honours23/03/2012
Today sees the announcement of operational honours for members of the Navy’s medical personnel, including the award of a Military Cross for a Royal Navy medic who saved the lives of four of his comrades under fire in Afghanistan.
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Naval medics undergo realistic training in major battle exercise at sea19/03/2012
Around 150 medics from across the Royal Navy are being tested to the limit off the coast of Devon in their biggest exercise in two years.They’ve joined the Fleet’s floating hospital RFA Argus for a three-week exercise to test their abilities – and the unique facilities aboard – in coping with casualties of war at sea, using lessons they’ve learned in Afghanistan.
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