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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 November 2025. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Military Aid: Diseases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what workshops the Defence Medical Services have participated in with the NHS to explore the United Kingdom’s ability to deal with various combat scenarios and the treatment of casualties.

Answer

The Defence Medical Services and NHS have participated in a series of exercises to explore the UK’s ability to deal with various combat scenarios and the treatment of casualties in February and July 2025. Further exercises are planned for the end of November 2025 and in 2026. The health services for Devolved Administrations, NATO partners and voluntary sector organisations are engaged in this work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89764
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Health services Diseases Military aid Defence Medical Services
Link
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