A brand new facility to help sailors get back to full fitness and frontline operations has opened at RNAS Culdrose.

The Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility is stocked with nearly £90,000 of dedicated physical training equipment - purchased by Defence Primary Healthcare.

It is in the station's sports centre, but separate from the main part of the gym, offering a private space for those undergoing treatment from the physiotherapy staff or exercise rehabilitation instructors.

The new rehab facility at RNAS Culdrose.

Petty Officer Physical Trainer James Best, who led the three-year project, said: "After various battles to get this project over the line, we have finally secured the space and equipment to ensure we offer the best possible service to our personnel.

"I have observed a huge positive impact in the patients and their mindsets, knowing they have access to a space that is solely dedicated to them."

Surgeon Captain Beth Crowsen opened the facility.

The new rehab facility at RNAS Culdrose.

Petty Officer Amanda Mancey is an aircraft controller and currently works as a drone instructor with 700X Naval Air Squadron. She has had reconstructive surgery on her ankle and is having treatment at the new centre.

She added: "It's fantastic – it's a massive change. You can come here if you've got your programmes to complete. There isn't always the space in the main gym. It lets you focus on what you're doing, knowing that the people around you are in the same situation."

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