Faculty Executive Members Welcomed by Their Majesties The King and Queen at Buckingham Palace Reception Thanking UK Contributions to Humanitarian Healthcare
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Their Majesties, accompanied by The Duke of Gloucester, welcomed Faculty Executive Members, Mr Andy Kent and Prof. Tony Redmond and others to collectively thank those who are part of the UK's contribution to humanitarianism. The reception, held on November 8 at Buckingham Palace, recognised and reflected upon the UK's contribution to humanitarian efforts across the world and also marked 60 years of the Disasters Emergency Committee.
The Reception showcased the human stories of those involved in the sector, from fundraisers to frontline workers, and those who have been impacted by crises, including communities seeking to protect their cultural heritage, and refugees building new lives in the U.K.
On the recognition of his contribution, Professor Redmond commented:
‘It was such a wonderful occasion. I was so proud to see the Faculty of Remote Rural and Humanitarian Healthcare recognised in this way'
As a registered specialist in emergency medicine, Tony has been involved in international emergency humanitarian assistance for over twenty-five years, organising and leading medical support to natural disasters, major incidents, and complex emergencies throughout the world. Tony led and deployed teams throughout the 1990’s and 2000s, and registered UK-Med as a charity in 1995.
Faculty Deputy Chair, Orthopaedic Surgeon Andy Kent trained in the services to become a consultant and was deployed throughout the globe including active duty in several austere and hostile environments. Always with a keen engagement in training and humanitarian work, he continues to teach on Advanced Orthopaedic, ATLS, and primary trauma courses and recently has been appointed as the Surgical Director for UK-Med. Andy is a medical advisor for the HALO trust and has completed multiple deployments in the last few years.
In representing the Faculty at last week’s reception, Mr Kent and Professor Redmond met other individuals who have supported the significant work of these organisations committed to humanitarian efforts.
Volunteers and supporters from a range of organisations attended in addition to The Faculty of Remote, Rural & Humanitarian Healthcare including ActionAid UK, Action Against Hunger, British Red Cross, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, Christian Aid, David Nott Foundation, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Oxfam, Refugee Action, The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, UNICEF, Welsh Refugee Council and World Jewish Relief.
The Faculty values and welcomes the multiple voices to contribute to the growth of a global professional network to drive forward the implementation of global standards and form a professional home for remote, rural, and humanitarian healthcare.
The Faculty has a strong commitment to those who are interested in commencing or developing a career, paid or voluntary, in humanitarian healthcare. As well as providing a suitable framework for all elements of deployments, the Introduction to Humanitarian Healthcare Course developed in partnership with UK-Med, explores how best to adapt clinical skills to the humanitarian environment and what can be done to prepare for deployment to a humanitarian emergency as a health professional.
During the November reception, The King and Queen had an opportunity to meet refugees who have left difficult situations around the world and have since made the UK their home. Their Majesties were also introduced to a selection of broadcast journalists to hear about their work in covering global emergencies, including in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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