CQC’s inspection programme of Defence Medical Services: Annual report

This report looks at our independent inspection programme for Defence Medical Services (DMS).

The Defence Medical Services provide medical care for members of HM Armed Forces. We inspect defence medical treatment facilities to ensure that armed forces personnel and their families have access to the same high-quality care as the rest of society. Our annual reports highlight the key findings from inspections.

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CQC's inspection programme of Defence Medical Services: Annual report for 2025/26 (Year 9)
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Reports from previous years

CQC's inspection programme of Defence Medical Services: Annual report for 2024/25 (Year 8)

CQC's inspection programme of Defence Medical Services: Annual report for 2023/24 (Year 7)

CQC's inspection programme of Defence Medical Services: Annual report for Year 6 (2022/23)

CQC's inspection programme of Defence Medical Services: Annual report for Year 5 (2021/22)

CQC’s inspection programme of Defence Medical Services: Annual report for Year 4 (2020/21) and overview of Years 1 to 4

Defence Medical Services CQC inspection programme: Annual report Year 3 (2019/20)

Defence Medical Services CQC inspection programme: Annual report Year 2 (2018/19)

Defence Medical Services CQC inspection programme: Annual report Year 1 (2017/18)