Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 April 2012. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Monday, 30 April 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Armed Forces: Psychology

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 6 March 2012, Official Report, column 541W, on armed forces: psychology, whether any armed forces networks have been established in (a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) Northern Ireland.

Answer: These are matters for the devolved Administrations. However, I can say that each is undertaking work that is equivalent or similar to the armed forces networks established in England.In Scotland, national health service (NHS) boards have designated armed forces champions who provide the main link with other boards, health service providers and local military units. In Wales, champions for veterans and armed forces have been established in every local health board and NHS trust to ensure that the needs of veterans and serving personnel are reflected in local service plans, and to improve links between health and social care, veterans groups and UK Government. In Northern Ireland, the Armed Forces Liaison Forum—which includes representation from statutory health care services, veterans' organisations and serving personnel —is expected to develop into an armed forces network over the coming months.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 104906; 543 c1128-9W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Armed Forces: Psychology
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Armed forces Psychology
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