Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Calvin Bailey (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces: Medical Records
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 108, what progress has he made in integrating military medical records with the NHS for the first time.
- Answer
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Work is ongoing to improve the transfer of healthcare information; Defence Medical Command (DMedC) is working towards greater interoperability with NHS systems and the electronic transfer of medical records from DMedC to NHS GPs. The aspiration is to ensure seamless care between Defence and civilian health systems, whether joining, serving or leaving the Armed Forces.
Under Programme CORTISONE, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a £7.8 million contract to Leeds software company, The Phoenix Partnership, to provide a modern electronic healthcare records system, called SystmOne, for the Armed Forces. This will digitalise military medical records and integrate MOD systems with the NHS.
The Phoenix Partnership is contracted to begin the initial roll out in 2027 and deliver full connectivity with the four NHS nations in 2028.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 18793
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Armed forces Medical records
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