This week, Tactical Medical Wing (TMW) will be demonstrating lifesaving capabilities to medical professionals and Defence partners from across the UK and overseas.
Specialists will be on hand, over a three-day period, to discuss the diverse outputs of TMW. This will include Critical Care Air Support Teams (CCAST) who provide the ability to move critically ill patients through the Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) capability; Medical Emergency Response Teams (MERT) who deliver pre-hospital emergency care, from the point of injury to initial treatment facilities; high readiness Deployable Aeromedical Response Team Squadron (DARTS) who will demonstrate the Role 1 Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) which can be used to provide healthcare and bespoke medical support to a larger deployment of personnel on operations. Additionally, the Air Transportable Isolator (ATI) will be displayed; operated by the RAF, this self-contained isolation facility can be used to transfer casualties with infectious diseases from anywhere in the world.
“The ATI has always been a fascination; this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the equipment and how it works. The ATI is a key asset, delivering its capability through partnership between the Department of Health and the RAF. To be able to demonstrate how the ATI works on behalf of TMW will be extremely rewarding.”Sergeant Beth Cummins
Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Nurse
TMW is the operational hub for the RAF Medical Service (RAFMS). Its role is to train, equip and support the deployment of RAFMS personnel for Defence Operations worldwide. Over the next three days, personnel will have the opportunity to visit TMW, to see the high-quality medical capability they deliver on behalf of the RAF and UK Defence.
“It is a privilege to demonstrate the unique role that TMW plays within Defence. This is an excellent opportunity to give our audiences an insight into the diverse range of capabilities we are able to deliver. It is hoped that those who do attend our demonstrations, will develop an increased understanding of how we provide high quality healthcare to our patients in the operational environment.”Wing Commander Darren Ellison
Officer Commanding Tactical Medical Wing
