204 (North Irish) Field Hospital
| 204 (North Irish) General Hospital 204 (North Irish) Field Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1967 – Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Medical |
| Size | Field Hospital 202 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 2nd Medical Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Belfast |
204 (North Irish) Field Hospital is a unit of the Royal Army Medical Corps within the Army Reserve of the British Army.
History
The hospital was formed upon the formation of the TAVR in 1967, as the 204 (North Irish) General Hospital.[2] Throughout the Cold War, the hospital was under the command of 107th (Ulster) Brigade; and on transfer to war, would re-subordinate to Commander Medical 1 (BR) Corps, and provide 800 beds.[3] During the reforms implemented after the Cold War, the hospital was re-designated as 204 (North Irish) Field Hospital.[2] As a consequence of Army 2020, the unit now falls under 2nd Medical Brigade, and is paired with 34 Field Hospital.[4]
Under the Future Soldier programme, the hospital will amalgamate with 253rd (North Irish) Medical Regiment to form the new 210th (North Irish) Multi-Role Medical Regiment by 2023. The new regiment will fall under 2nd Medical Group.[5]
Current Structure
The hospital's current structure is as follows:
- Headquarters, at Belfast[6]
- A Detachment, at Belfast[6]
- B Detachment, at Lowfield Camp, Ballymena[7]
- C Detachment, at Newtownards
- D Detachment, at Armagh
References
- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Archived from the original on 2021-02-26. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b "204th (North Irish) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (Volunteers)". Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "BAOR Order of Battle July 1989" (PDF). p. 27. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "TRANSFORMING THE BRITISH ARMY An Update" (PDF). p. 15. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Unit Details". www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ a b "Army Reserve Centre - Belfast - Hospital Road". Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "Army Reserve Centre - Ballyeman - Lowfield Camp". Retrieved 13 December 2020.