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REGIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT TIDWORTH
It’s been yet another relentless year in the evolving process of Rehab delivery in the DPHC (CWX) Region. At RRU Tidworth itself we have seen a continuance with regards to the rotation of
military hierarchal appointments at both OC and 2IC level, as the unit continues to sustain an exceptionally high level of rehabilitative delivery to its ever-increasing patient base. The RRU will lose military staff in the form of the OC Maj C Valentine (leaving the services), and Capt V Gordon (on posting to PCRF Hereford) and replaced by Capt K Rye (soon to be in post) and eventually a new OC in the form of Maj N Rush from PCRF Tidworth, who is currently deployed on Op CABRIT. For the last year we have also had a Business Manager (Flt Lt J Nichols); who has been a vital asset in ensuring transient work processes are managed within a timely fashion. Sgt (SI) G Smith has now been posted to PCRF Dhekelia; his time at the RRU has been nothing but effective, and he will be sorely missed by all at the RRU.
RAPTCIs are masters of their own destiny with regards to first class therapy output and delivery; and I have been massively impressed with the RRU team: Sgt (SI) J Cooper, and Sgt (SI) P Gurung, Sgt (SI) G Smith and Sgt (SI) Vasey. Their expertise within their specific skill set is continually at the highest of levels during this very transient period; seeing patient after patient progress well whilst following a busy RRU syllabus. Sgt Cooper is soon to deploy on Op CABRIT as part of the British Army’s operational deployment to Eastern Europe in support of NATO’s enhanced forward presence and we wish him every success.
The RRU continues to offer up to 4 concurrent inpatient rehabilitation courses throughout the year as a 60 bed RRU, with specific Hip and Groin courses running bi-monthly in conjunction with RRU Plymouth. During these courses, patients are provided with education on the holistic approach to rehabilitation, including programme design, functional movement screening, pain management, nutrition, relaxation, Warrior classes, and the development of individual goal directed treatment. March 2020 will see the department upscale to a 70 bed RRU (based in Bulford) and this will see an increase of Patients At Risk (PAR) within the AOR.
WO2 (QMSI) ML Freeman RAPTC
The development of the ERI THOR role, with ERIs also now working within a 50/50 capacity has seen a greater integration of the ERI into GCC units. The effect within Region has been transformational, with Commanding Officers reaping the benefits early with specific rehabilitative programmes developed and managed by ERIs for unit personnel as required. Sgts Best and Doe have worked hard to address MSKI reduction at both 1 YORKS and 1 RRF respectively, with individual command elements keen to utilise this effective asset when addressing force generation into the future.
In closing I would like to personally thank all regional ERIs for their ongoing support to Regional rehabilitation. The current rebasing programme will see an increase in clinical delivery into the future, and I have no doubt at all that the ERI will be at the forefront of MSKI reduction both as a home commitment and within an operational capacity.
WO2 (QMSI) ML Freeman RAPTC
ARMY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL TRAINING – ALDERSHOT
Sgt (SI) C Grose RAPTC & Sgt (SI) K Bowling RAPTC
As I enter my first 6 months in post at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT), it is inescapable to see how much development and scientific research has gone into transforming the content and delivery methods of the courses now being taught. By creating this new innovative and structured
approach to training, it has enabled us to deliver the best physical training courses within the Army to date. This has been made evident recently with the Role Test Fitness Soldier (RFT (S)) being implemented into the AAPTI course and the Soldier Conditioning review (SCR) being introduced on RAPTC Selection.