Loneliness can affect anyone. Taking some of these actions can help you feel more positive and connected with other people.

If you are feeling lonely at the moment, know it can get better. 💚

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Veterans, reservists and service leavers of the UK Armed Forces, who live in England, can contact Op COURAGE for support with their mental health. nhs.uk/opcourage

How are you getting home from your Christmas Party?

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Loving our new charity Christmas cards, designed & drawn by one of our younger supporters (aged 15). They are selling well on site DMRC-Stanford Hall, with fabulous feedback received from DMRC patients & staff. 🎄❄️ #HelpingThoseWhoServeTheirCountry

At the Centenary of the Festival of Remembrance,the DMRC was represented by Dr Henrietta Ellis & Civilian HR & Resources Manager Dawn McGuinness.They were privileged to represent the DMRC & honour all personnel past & present for their service. #WeWillRememberThem

As OT Week 2023 draws to a close the DMRC wishes to thank all the OTs who work at the DMRC & in the wider healthcare community,for their contribution using so many varied activities in supporting the rehabilitation of our wounded,injured & sick service personnel. #OTWeek2023

Day 4: #OTWeek2023 Occupational Therapy volunteering. Volunteering as an OT is an awesome experience and a great way to learn about how OT can be used in non traditional healthcare settings. Mission Motorsport Woodland Xperiences Revs Limiter

Day 3: #OTWeek2023 Occupational Therapy at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. Another purposeful activity, horticultural therapy funded by HighGround Charity UK. An opportunity to deliver rehabilitation tailored to the biopsychosocial needs of each service user. Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Day 2 #OTWeek2023 Occupational Therapy at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. We utilise a comprehensive range of treatment modalities including specialist equipment and computer assisted technology such as the CAREN. Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment. @thercot

Occupational therapy (OT) at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre. OT utilises personal and meaningful activities to support rehab to those we treat. Today’s activity: working on a Caterham #OccupationalTherapy #OTWeek2023 DMRC-Stanford Hall Royal College of Occupational Therapists Mission Motorsport Caterham F1 Team

A two minute silence was observed in Barclay Square DMRC during a short service of Remembrance this week for patients & staff. The service is held each year at DMRC before Remembrance Sunday . The service was conducted by the Padre Rev James McWhirter. Strategic Command Defence Medical Services

DMRC’s Radiology Dept.celebrated World Radiography Day 2023,holding an open day, providing an opportunity to meet the team whilst learning about the role & capabilities of the dept. World Radiology Day is celebrated on 8 November each year, the anniversary of discovery of X-rays

The DMRC wishes to thank Kerrie Heath, Emma Chapman, Nikki Dunstan,their team & DMRC Ben Fund for organising the DMRC Fireworks 2023. Patients, staff & their families were treated to an excellent display, along with ESS BBQ, Blatchfords games, marshmallow pit & sparkler station

Good to see how the DMRC Benevolent Fund works with other charities such as HighGround who deliver invaluable horticultural therapy, which is always aligned to the seasons & festivals. DMRC Benevolent Fund Anna Baker Cresswell

Captain Siobhan Davis ARRC, DMRC’s Infection Prevention & Control Specialist Nurse has run an Infection Prevention Week at the DMRC, to help maintain awareness and importance of infection prevention for both patients & staff as we enter the ‘flu’ season!

The DMRC hosted an International Insight Day for visiting Clinicians from Pakistan,the USA,Georgia & Serbia.The aim of the Insight Day organised by Sqn Ldr James Lack,was to give the visitors an understanding of the Rehab processes & facilities we offer our patients. Defence Medical Services

The CO DMRC, Gp Capt Claire Myhill KHDS,attended the 10th anniversary Defence Primary Health Care dinner . DPHC successes were marked by presentations of Commander DPHC commendations, including Ina O’Smotherly & DMRC’s SHEPO Emma Chapman. Defence Medical Services Commander Defence Primary Healthcare

The 21st Sept marked the handover of Command of the DMRC, from Gp Capt Christopher Rowley to Gp Capt Claire Myhill KHDS. Gp Capt Myhill thanked Gp Capt Rowley for his time & support during the handover, but most importantly for all has done for the Unit over the last 3 years.

The DMRC would like to acknowledge the remarkable achievement of its Research Physio Robyn Cassidy, who was the first lady & third overall in the highly competitive International Ultra Endurance ‘Dragon’s Back’ mountain race. Robyn was greeted by family & friends at the finish.

Well done to Kerrie Heath & all her helpers who delivered a fantastic Unit Families Day at the DMRC. The event was held to thank all Unit personnel & their families for their efforts over the year. Included in the many stands & entertainments were petting zoo,arts & crafts.