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<p>The Defence Medical Services (DMS) provides healthcare to Serving Armed Forces
Personnel, to ensure that they are medically fit, mentally and physically, to undertake
their duties. To overcome injuries, comprehensive rehabilitation services are provided
to Service Personnel, through a network of Primary Care Rehabilitation Facilities,
Regional Rehabilitation Units and the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford
Hall.</p><p> </p><p>All Service Personnel have access to mental health support throughout
their career, including medical and non-medical services. The Trauma Risk Management
process (TRiM) is a Tri-Service endorsed strategy for providing support to Armed Forces
Personnel involved in a traumatic event, whether on Operations or in any other circumstance.
For Armed Forces Personnel requiring mental healthcare, including for post-traumatic
stress disorder, the DMS provides a responsive, flexible, accessible, and comprehensive
treatment service.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD is not responsible for the provision of healthcare,
including mental healthcare, for veterans in the UK. Where personnel leaving the Armed
Forces have an enduring need for medical care, the DMS works in partnership with the
NHS in England and the Devolved Administrations. Personnel who have been assessed
and diagnosed with a mental health need are able to access MOD Departments of Community
Mental Health for up to six months after discharge to provide continuity of care during
the transition period until appropriate handover to other services can be completed
as required.</p><p> </p><p>The Defence Recovery Capability is a MOD-owned capability
designed to deliver programmed, command-led and coordinated support to wounded, injured
and sick Serving Personnel. Each person who comes under the Defence Recovery Capability
will get a tailored Individual Recovery Plan which enables them to focus on either
their return to duty or transition to civilian life.</p><p> </p><p>The Veterans Welfare
Service and Defence Transition Service deliver additional support to Service Leavers
and their families who are most likely to face challenges as they leave the Armed
Forces, including facilitating access to NHS services.</p><p> </p>
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