Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 81712

Armed Forces: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

Liberal DemocratEpsom and Ewell

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to mental health services for (a) service personnel and (b) veterans.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones
Defence Medical Services (DMS) has established Defence Mental Health Networks (DMHNs) across the UK to improve access to mental health services for Service personnel. These specialist community mental health services provide enhanced access to expert asse...

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