20/03/2026
Last week, our Prosthetic Rehabilitation Unit welcomed a delegation of four clinicians from Ukraine, visiting the NHS to observe our specialist services and share their own frontline expertise.
The visit was facilitated by DHSC as part of the UK–Ukraine 100 year Partnership Treaty, reinforcing our long term commitment to health collaboration, system strengthening and knowledge sharing with Ukraine. The Ukraine delegation met with Dr Richard Francis and Dr Imad Sedki, consultants in prosthetic rehabilitation at RNOH, and other members of the unit, and explored the facilities within the department.
The programme concluded on Monday with a roundtable at DHSC in London, chaired in part by Deputy Chief Medical Officer Thom Waites. Discussions focused on what the UK can learn from Ukraine about delivering healthcare in conflict settings, and how we can continue to support the resilience and recovery of Ukraine’s health system.
Health Innovation and Safety Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed said:
“Welcoming this cohort of Ukrainian clinicians to the UK is a proud moment for the NHS – our doctors and healthcare professionals are sharing their world-class expertise with Ukrainian colleagues facing the most extraordinary challenges.
“Through our International Medical Partnerships initiative, we're not only supporting Ukraine’s healthcare but also learning invaluable lessons about delivering under pressure.
“This partnership demonstrates the very best of international healthcare cooperation. It is solidarity in action – strengthening both nations' healthcare systems while building lasting connections that will benefit patients for years to come.”
Their time at RNOH offered a close look at the UK’s multidisciplinary approach to prosthetics and rehabilitation, with clinicians exchanging insights on trauma care, limb reconstruction and long term rehabilitation for patients affected by conflict.
This collaboration is another step in deepening our partnership with Ukraine—bringing together expertise, compassion and shared purpose to improve patient outcomes now and in the future.
