§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what psychiatric and mental health service staff are employed in the Defence Medical Services. [45935]
§ Dr. MoonieAs at 1 January 2002, there were 11 Consultant Psychiatrists and 81 Registered Nurses (Mental Health) serving in the Defence Medical Services (DMS). In addition, there were 11 medical officers undergoing Consultant Psychiatrist training, and 20 mental health nurse trainees. Civilian mental health staff are also employed in the United Kingdom and overseas in support of the DMS, some of whom are filling vacant military posts.