Hundreds of Royal Navy medics fighting on the frontline of Covid-19 receive care packages from charity

MORALE-boosting care packages full of gifts and treats have been handed out to Royal Navy medics fighting on the front line of the coronavirus war.
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Parcels have been dished out to sailors working in hospitals to help the NHS through the health crisis.

More than 600 personnel working at the Institute of Naval Medicine, in Alverstoke, have received the gifts from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).

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The boxes include a personal thank you letter from the head of the navy, First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin, along with a selection of useful items such as shower gel and hand moisturiser, along with morale boosting items like sweets and an Amazon voucher.

Adrian Bell, chief executive of the RNRMC, said: ‘Every single one of us has a part to play in defeating this virus but it is right that we should acknowledge the special role of those who are involved on the front line, meeting the exceptional demands being made on our health services.

‘We are very proud to acknowledge and support our naval personnel who are there, shoulder to shoulder with their civilian colleagues.’

Navy medics are based at Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, alongside some from the army and reserve forces.

Adrian Bell, chief executive for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.

Picture: Sarah Standing (210119-6551) Adrian Bell, chief executive for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.

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Adrian Bell, chief executive for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. Picture: Sarah Standing (210119-6551)
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The care packages are similar to those sent out to deployed military personnel.

Surgeon Captain Beth Crowson, commanding officer of the Institute of Naval Medicine, said the gesture had been a huge morale booster for her team.

‘It is always good to feel valued and I know that the Royal Navy medical community on the front line will appreciate this kind gesture from our charity at this difficult time.

‘It is very much appreciated that First Sea Lord and the RNRMC have acknowledged the contribution that our medical personnel are making at a time of significant challenge.’

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