Report from a front-line field hospital in Afghanistan

British medics on Afghanistan's front lines give a behind the scenes look at the world-class life-saving field hospital at Camp Bastion.

British Army nurse, Sergeant Malcolm Dick, swapped private medicine for a job on the Afghanistan front line.

Malcolm, 42, decided to join up after being touched by the experiences of troops in Iraq.

He is now a vital part of Camp Bastion’s field hospital – the most advanced and most effective trauma unit in the world.

The survival rate for wounded soldiers who reach the hospital is an astonishing 98 per cent, despite the horrifying injuries caused by the insurgents’ explosive devices.

The skills of the 250 hospital staff have been honed by caring for 2000 patients every month. Of these, 200 come via medevacs in superfast helicopters.

The survival rate is boosted by the lightning response of the helicopters, which get the average patient to hospital within 35 minutes of them being wounded.

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Private Dean Hutchinson, Royal Logistics Corp

Pvt. Dean Hutchinson

A British soldier who died Monday 14th February has been named as Private Dean Hutchinson, 23, of the Royal Logisitics Corp.

He was killed after a fire broke out at Camp Bastion. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Pte Hutchinson, 23, known as "Hutch", was a driver with the Theatre Logistic Group's Transport Troop, based at Chippenham in Wiltshire.

His family said: "Dean was an amazing son, brother and boyfriend. We were so proud of him when he joined the Army, as were his family and friends, all of whom loved him very much.

"He will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Forever and always, we love you, son."

Private Robert Wood, Royal Logistics Corp

Pvt. Robert Wood

A British soldier who died Monday 14th February has been named as Private Robert Wood, 28, of the Royal Logisitics Corp.

He was killed after a fire broke out at Camp Bastion. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Pte Wood, 28, known as "Woody", recently became a father to a boy, Noah, and was looking forward to returning to his family after his tour of duty.

His parents and partner, Rebecca, said: "Rob was an adored and adoring son, partner, and father to his baby son. We are so immensely proud of him and he will live in our hearts forever."