Defence Medical Services Regulator

The DMSR is an independent regulator for healthcare across defence.

Who we are

The DMSR is an independent regulator within Defence who hold a personal letter of delegation from the 3* Director General of the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) which defines their authority and responsibilities.

What we do

The DMSR has responsibility for the regulation, assurance and enforcement of healthcare delivered by the Defence Medical Services (DMS). Through audit, oversight and continuous surveillance, DMSR aims to provide the Secretary of State for Defence, through Director General DSA, the necessary assurance that appropriate standards of patient and DMS staff safety are maintained in the delivery of healthcare across Defence activities.

Vision

To grow the DMSR into an integral part of Defence medical capability, providing essential independent safety oversight of Defence-delivered healthcare.

Mission

To be the independent regulator of patient and staff safety across Defence-delivered healthcare.

Our management

The Head of Defence Medical Services Regulator (DMSR) position is held by Air Commodore Fin Bradley.

DMSR
The Jenkins Centre
DMS Whittington
Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS14 9PY