243 (Wessex) Multi-Role Medical Regiment
| 243 (The Wessex) Field Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1996 – Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Medical |
| Size | Field Hospital 203 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 2nd Medical Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Keynsham |
243 (The Wessex) Field Hospital is a unit of the Royal Army Medical Corps within the Army Reserve of the British Army.[2]
History
The hospital was formed in 1999, through the amalgamation of 211th (Wessex) Field Hospital, and 219th (Wessex) Field Hospital, as 243 (The Wessex) Field Hospital.[3] As a consequence of Army 2020, the unit now falls under 2nd Medical Brigade, and is paired with 33 Field Hospital.[4]
Current Structure
The hospital's current structure is as follows:[2]
- Headquarters, at Keynsham
- A Detachment, at Keynsham and Gloucester
- B Detachment, at Exeter
- C Detachment, at Plymouth and Truro
- D Detachment, at Portsmouth
References
- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ a b "243 Field Hospital". Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "243rd (The Wessex) Field Hospital, Royal Army Medical Corps (Volunteers)". Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ "TRANSFORMING THE BRITISH ARMY An Update" (PDF). p. 15. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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