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Army Medical Rejections and Policy Changes
The British Army has rejected over 114,000 applications on medical grounds in the past five years. New rules are being implemented to address concerns about patient care, including a ‘Martha’s Rule’ for A&E departments.
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BBC News
Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.
2026-09-21 23:19 UTC
BBC News
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.
2026-09-21 23:38 UTC