JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence

SERIOUSLY INJURED LIVING ACCOMMODATION POLICY
Introduction
As at 13 Jul 12 3F - 1
ANNEX F TO
CHAPTER 3
1. This policy provides the framework for the provision of suitable MOD Living
Accommodation for seriously injured Service personnel following operational / non
operational activities in order to meet their existing conditions of service through out their
remaining service until discharged. All injured Service personnel will follow a designated
Patient Care Pathway, although not all personnel leave medical care as fully fit and return
back to their Units, some are discharged from the Services (taking into account that this
may be some time post hospital/rehabilitation care), or they may enter a transitional
medical care programme at Unit level before discharge/retention is considered. The policy
addresses the cases where adaptations are required for those Service personnel who
continue to be routinely employed by the Armed Forces. While injured personnel continue
to be retained by the Armed Forces, it must be sufficiently flexible to cater for individuals
needs whether just for a transitional period whilst recovering, or permanently. It sets out
the basic entitlements and responsibility for associated costs.
Medical Procedures
2. Responsibility and costs for the medical care of all Regular personnel whilst in the
Armed Forces lies with the Defence Medical Services (DMS), and not the National Health
Services (NHS), with some provision delivered through NHS / DMS partnering
arrangements.
3. Under the circumstances where Personnel return injured from deployment, for the
majority, medical treatment is provided at RCDM Birmingham. Others injured on non–
operational activities could be treated locally depending upon the circumstances. Once
the acute condition has been stabilised, most seriously injured personnel from either group
will probably receive further care and rehabilitation at DMRC Headley Court which is
centrally funded by MOD. This includes Occupational Therapist’s assessments for their
home environment.
4. Part of the assessment process, that takes place prior to the discharge of a patient
back to their Unit, will define the ongoing levels of support required. Where there is a
requirement for adaptations to living accommodation, costs will be met by the relevant
TLB. The exception to this will be where a medical discharge date is offered, whereupon
the relevant PCT will be responsible to fund adaptation costs from the individuals last day
of service. However, until the Medical Board has made that decision, it remains the
responsibility of the TLBs to fund the interim provision.
Accommodation Policy
5. Single personnel. For injured single personnel with low level disabilities, SLA should
firstly be considered for suitability and utilised wherever reasonable adaptations, where
required, can be made.