Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS employees are required to go through the NHS recruitment process when moving NHS Trusts to support their spouses’ transfer within the armed forces.

Individuals affected by a spouses’ transfer are advised to consult their employer and human resources team to explore the support and employment flexibilities which may be available. Many National Health Service organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and have armed forces champions or networks which may also offer support.