Driving emergency medical supplies to Ukraine

The vehicles in the convoy will include a mixture of 4x4 pickups, Land Rovers, vans and ambulances. They will be used by evacuation teams, first-aid responders, ambulance crews, international volunteer medics, humanitarian bomb disposal units, hospitals, and other groups on the frontlines. This initiative is part of the Driving Ukraine project, which aims to provide essential support to those affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The impact of the conflict in Ukraine is staggering. Tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians have been killed, countless more injured, and the infrastructure has suffered hundreds of billions of dollars in damage.

Therefore, they are also looking to fill the vehicle with a variety of medical supplies and equipment to support their mission. The primary focus is trauma-based supplies such as bandages, dressings, and catheters, stoma kits and stretchers.

They are also looking to source medical equipment which is surplus to requirements in the UK but still operative. Previous convoys included defibrillators, ECG machines, and ultrasound devices.

These items were being replaced with better kit or had cosmetic damage, which meant they failed infection control standards in the UK. Some had wonky wheels or missing perspex trays or had other minor deficiencies. All items were still functional and can be lifesaving in the field.

This is Frank’s first trip to Ukraine but Steve already made a trip in 2025. On his first trip the vehicle broke down in Germany, but thankfully the convoy sourced mechanical help, and it was fixed ready to continue the drive.

This convoy will likely be greeted by the mayor of Lviv, other dignitaries and repatriated soldiers. Frank and Steve will hand over the keys to a Ukrainian aid worker who will drive it straight to the frontlines in the East.

For more information and to support Frank and Steve's mission, please visit their fundraising page.

If you are able to help them with medical supplies or equipment, get in touch directly with Frank: fjennings@hcrlaw.com.