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
Latest Medic and Chaplain News
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A VIP meeting for Royal Navy stretcher carriers09/04/2013
A team of Royal Navy medics carrying a stretcher 360 miles have had a surprised encounter with the Prime Minister David Cameron. The Royal Navy Medical Service Stretcher Carry team set off last Thursday (4 April) to complete a mammoth challenge of walking a marathon a day for 14 days whilst carrying a stretcher.
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Duchess Of Cornwall Meets Recovering Troops In Plymouth26/02/2013
The Duchess of Cornwall delighted recovering troops and their families during her first visit to the Royal Navy in Plymouth. As part of a series of visits to Devon today (Tuesday) The Duchess visited injured troops and chaplains from the South West at HM Naval Base, Devonport. Meanwhile, her husband The Prince of Wales visited HMS Bulwark, the Fleet Flagship at sea for training.
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Walking With The Wounded Tested At Naval Medical Facility30/01/2013
A group of wounded Service personnel who will attempt to race across the South Pole in November have undergone their medical screening at the Institute of Naval Medicine (INM). Walking With The Wounded – whose patron, Prince Harry, has just announced he hopes to join their expedition – were given a full laboratory examination to test their ability for the arduous trek.
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Royal Navy Hero Chosen For PM's Christmas Card12/12/2012
A Royal Navy medic who was awarded the Military Cross for saving a soldier’s life while under fire in Afghanistan has been chosen as the image for the Prime Minister’s Christmas Card.
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Pope Honours Royal Navy Chaplain08/11/2012
Royal Naval Chaplain, The Reverend Monsignor Andrew McFadden has officially became a Prelate of Honour, a title bestowed on him by His Holiness the Pope.
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