Defence Clinical Psychology Service: an overview of clinical psychology in the UK Ministry of Defence

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 th...

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Published in:BMJ military health 2019-04, Vol.165 (2), p.71-73
Main Authors: Norris, Rachel, McCauley, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advisors
Appointments & personnel changes
Clinical psychology
Collaboration
Defense
Funding
Hospitals
Mental health
Professions
Trauma
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0035-8665
2633-3767
2052-0468
2633-3775
DOI:10.1136/jramc-2018-001044