Defence Clinical Psychology Service: an overview of clinical psychology in the UK Ministry of Defence. Issue 2 (19th April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Norris, Rachel; McCauley, M
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Volume 165:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 71
• Publication Date: 2019-04-19
• Subjects: psychology -- military -- health
• DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2018-001044
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0035-8665

Abstract

Abstract : The Defence Clinical Psychology Service (DCPS) is the professional clinical psychology service and community of clinical psychology practice within UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The DCPS provides professional clinical care, consultation and research in support of the UK Armed Forces. Regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council, DCPS psychologists are employed as Crown (Civil) Servants within the MoD. Serving as assets of Joint Forces Command within the Defence Primary Healthcare organisation, the professional leadership for such personnel is provided by the office of the Defence Consultant Advisor (DCA) for clinical psychology. The following paper offers an overview of the history, service context, training and mission of the DCPS. Areas for future development are also considered.