Defence Medical Welfare Service

Defence Medical Welfare Service

The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is a UK-based, international welfare charity providing practical and emotional support to military personnel, their families, and other entitled civilians during times of illness, injury, or recovery.

Pronunciation

• Defence: /dɪˈfɛns/
• Medical: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/
• Welfare: /ˈwɛlfɛər/
• Service: /ˈsɜːrvɪs/

Etymology

• Defence: From Old French defens, from Latin defensus, past participle of defendere (to ward off).
• Medical: From Latin medicus (pertaining to physicians).
• Welfare: From Middle English welfare, equivalent to well + fare (state of things).
• Service: From Old English sērvice, from Latin servitium (slavery, servitude).

Related Terms

• Military personnel
• Welfare charity
• Medical support
• Emotional support
• Illness
• Injury
• Recovery

History

The Defence Medical Welfare Service was established in 1943 to support military personnel during World War II. Since then, it has expanded its services to include support for veterans and their families, as well as other entitled civilians.

Services

DMWS provides a range of services, including bedside visits, liaison with medical staff, and assistance with practical issues such as housing and finance. They also provide emotional support, helping individuals and families cope with the stress and anxiety that can accompany illness or injury.

See Also

• Military Medicine
• Veterans Affairs
• Healthcare in the United Kingdom

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Defence Medical Welfare Service
• Wikipedia's article - Defence Medical Welfare Service

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