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1674505
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-30more like thismore than 2023-11-30
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Army: Mental Health more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many and what proportion of recruits at the Army Foundation College were discharged for a mental health reason in each of the last five years. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL750 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-14more like thismore than 2023-12-14
answer text <p>Between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2023, fewer than five UK Regular untrained personnel at Army Foundation College (Harrogate) were medically discharged with a mental or behavioural disorder cited as the principal or contributory cause. Below is a table with the breakdown per year and proportion.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Table 1: Army Foundation College (Harrogate) Regular untrained personnel<sup>1</sup> medically discharged with a principal or contributory cause of a mental or behavioral disorder, by financial year, numbers and percentages<sup>2</sup></strong></p><p> </p><p>1 April 2018 to 31 March 2023</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of personnel</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Percentage<sup>2</sup></strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018-19</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019-20</p></td><td><p>~</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020-21</p></td><td><p>~</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021-22</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022-23</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>~ In line with JSP 200, the suppression methodology has been applied to ensure individuals are not inadvertently identified dependent on the risk of disclosure. Numbers fewer than five have been suppressed and presented as ‘~’.</p><p><sup>1</sup> Regular untrained personnel, including MPGS and Gurkhas.</p><p><sup>2 </sup>Number of medically discharged personnel as a percentage of all untrained Regular Army Foundation College (Harrogate) personnel on strength within that year.</p><p>This response excludes any untrained personnel who are discharged under administrative categories, albeit on medical grounds.</p><p>Information on medical discharges has been sourced from electronic medical records (DMICP) and manually entered paper documents (FMed 23s). The primary purpose of these medical documents is to ensure the appropriate administration of each individual patient’s discharge. Statistical analysis and reporting are secondary functions.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-14T17:16:08.303Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-14T17:16:08.303Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1674506
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-30more like thismore than 2023-11-30
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Army: Mental Health more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment the Army has made of the risk of adolescent recruits enlisting with a history of depression or anxiety later being discharged for reasons of mental health. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL751 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-14more like thismore than 2023-12-14
answer text <p>The Armed Forces have entry Medical Employment Standards against which potential adolescent recruits are assessed. These permit entry of individuals with a history of depression or anxiety if they meet specific, medically approved criteria. These individuals are not medically downgraded; they are considered medically fit for enlistment.</p><p>The Army delivers training and education to instructors on how to prepare recruits for coping with stressful situations and to understand not only the technical and physical needs of recruits, but also their psychological and social needs. There are enhanced welfare support facilities in all Basic Training locations, with both Army and external agencies able to offer advice and support outside the Chain of Command. Risks are proactively sought out and actively managed in accordance with Army policies and civilian best practices.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-14T17:16:38.863Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-14T17:16:38.863Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1674507
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-30more like thismore than 2023-11-30
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Army: Mental Health more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what are the most common categories of mental health problem that recruits at the Army Foundation College have presented to the on-site counselling psychotherapist, and whether a periodic report of the data is produced. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL752 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-14more like thismore than 2023-12-14
answer text <p>The Army Foundation College (Harrogate) (AFC(H)) does not employ an on-site counselling psychotherapist. There is a Wellbeing Support Officer nested within the College welfare team, who is a trained counsellor. Additionally, the Women’s Royal Volunteer Service operate a walk-in service to allow Junior Soldiers to talk to someone outside the military, and a Child and Adolescents Mental Health Services nurse is embedded within the Medical Centre Primary Care Team.</p><p> </p><p>There is no periodic report that consolidates the activity of the various support networks listed above, but any Junior Soldier who has presented as a cause for concern will be discussed at the Commanding Officer’s Monthly Case Review to ensure the right level of support is offered. Any urgent concerns are heard at case conferences to progress an appropriate Care Action Plan.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-14T14:42:50.727Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-14T14:42:50.727Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this