Written question asked by Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 4 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 September 2019. It was answered by Johnny Mercer (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Army: Health Services

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average wait is for army recruits reporting health issues during their training to receive medical treatment from (a) primary care services and (b) secondary care services.

Answer: Wait times vary by establishment. Wait times for access to military primary care rehabilitation facilities or to a routine medical appointment range from same day to 48 hours. Those recorded on the Wounded, Injured, & Long Term Sick Management Information System (WISMIS) are normally seen on the same day. Secondary healthcare services are provided by the NHS and information on wait times is not held centrally by the Ministry of Defence.

Secondary information