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Armed Forces: Health Services

Commons · Question 71341 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for military medical appointments.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 8 Sep 2025

A new appointment management approach adopted by Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) medical centres across the UK, has resulted in a 26% reduction in waiting times for patients accessing doctor appointments in primary healthcare. Total Triage, introduced b...