The United Kingdom has completed its contribution to Project Renovator, handing over the final of five modernized medical rehabilitation wards to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The project, funded by NATO, aims to expand Ukraine’s military medical rehabilitation services and assist troops in returning to duty or reintegrating into civilian life.
UK Completes Modernization of Ukrainian Rehabilitation Wards
Defence Equipment and Support and the Defence Medical Services have collaborated for two years on Project Renovator. Representatives from both organizations were present for the formal handover of the final ward.
The UK was the first nation to join the NATO-funded initiative, taking responsibility for refurbishing, equipping, and providing training to one rehabilitation site, while also offering urgent support to others as they awaited contributions from additional NATO partners. Norway, Sweden, Lithuania, and Latvia have since joined the project, working alongside the UK to establish a comprehensive rehabilitation capability for Ukraine.
Nearly all core work has been completed, including the installation of two heating and hot water systems, modernization of five wards with accompanying accommodation, treatment spaces, and staff facilities, and the provision of physical training equipment, clinical tools, and diagnostic capabilities. Four training teams have also been deployed to provide specialized clinical mentoring and training.
The project has increased bed capacity by 250 and delivered over 21,000 items of equipment. The final step toward Full Operating Capability will be the installation of a modern CT scanner to improve diagnostic capabilities for complex trauma injuries.
Colonel Simon Doyle, the Renovator Project Director, said:
This has been an enormous team effort from our Ukrainian hosts and colleagues, industry, and the UK. Standing here now it is difficult to believe that the full scale invasion had put this facility totally out of action, and now it is helping return Defenders to the fight with the brand-new high-quality facilities they deserve. We look forward to helping you on the next stage of developing this amazing facility.
Colonel Victor Korchenok, the Site Deputy Commander, said:
It is a great honour to mark the handover of the last ward. The UK was the first nation to support Renovator, providing infrastructure development, modern rehabilitation, surgical and diagnostic equipment, and training for our professionals. Each component has greatly enhanced our rehabilitation capabilities and improved the quality of care for our defenders who protect our sovereignty.
Rickie Nixon, the Defence Equipment and Support Operations Team Leader, said:
We started this project two years ago, and have come a long way. Our small team has achieved so much here on the Renovator sites, and we are hugely grateful for the opportunity to support our friends in Ukraine on such an important project.
Andriy Dyshuk, director of Ukrainian construction company Fragola Government Services, said:
This project demonstrates how proper cooperation between two countries, even in the most difficult conditions, can deliver massive results. It is not just words but the physical outcome that matters. This success was only possible through stakeholder collaboration, and I thank Prevail and the United Kingdom for their efforts.
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