Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 115302
Armed Forces: Mental Health Services
Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Question
James MacCleary
Liberal Democrat — Lewes
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 February 2026 to Question 111525, how many Structured Mental Health Assessments (SMHAs) were completed i) in person and ii) virtually.
Answer
Louise Sandher-JonesThe information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost; however, Structured Mental Health Assessments (SMHAs) are typically conducted in person as part of the release medical provided on discharge from the Armed Forces.
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