Military Care Navigator
We recognise that military life can bring unique challenges, especially when families are newly posted to an area and may not be aware of the support available. To help ensure military families are not disadvantaged, we introduced the Military Care Navigator role in Lincolnshire in July 2022.
This dedicated role was created to support military families living in, moving to, or relocating from Lincolnshire with all aspects of parenthood — from preconception through to children starting school. The Military Care Navigator provides guidance, connects families with local services, and helps them navigate the healthcare system with confidence.
This innovative initiative was honoured with a Health Service Journal Award, recognising its positive impact on the lives of military families.
Meet Dave, the Military Care Navigator
Dave was born in Wales and joined the Royal Air Force as a Medic in 1986. He has served at numerous units in the UK and Germany and has been on operational tours in the Falkland’s, Turkey, Iraq and Afghanistan. He worked predominantly in Primary Healthcare but has also worked in Aeromedical evacuation, Medical Policy and in the Military training environment for trainee RAF, Army, Royal Navy and Royal Marine medics.
Ex-RAF Medic, Dave, supports military families to ensure they receive appropriate maternity care and support before, during and after pregnancy. Dave supports serving military personnel, partners, ex-forces and reservists too.
He left the RAF in July 2022 when he saw the Military Care Navigator job advertised and felt it was the right time to leave the RAF and follow a new career path whilst remaining in the Care environment. Dave is married to Sally who is a Registrar of births marriages and deaths and they have 2 children. Daniel is an RAF Regiment Gunner and Ellie is a Primary School teacher. They also have two granddaughters - Mila and Sophia and a grandson - Jude.
If you're a military family living in or moving to Lincolnshire and are
- trying to get pregnant
- pregnant
- or have a young family
then get in touch. Click the button below to email Dave or complete the contact form here.
