Member

One of the biggest challenges is to ensure the continuity for service personnel between military and civilian medical care. Too many are waiting too long to gain access to their medical records, which can create gaps in care. New clause 15 would address that by requiring that personnel leaving service must receive a complete copy of their medical records within one month of discharge, with the option for direct transfer to civilian health providers. We must also effectively monitor, support and improve mental health outcomes for our veterans. New clause 16 would deliver an important step in that direction by establishing a veterans’ mental health oversight officer with a statutory remit to monitor provision, assess compliance with covenant duties and report annually to Parliament.