Peter Homa, Director General, Defence Medical Services

The UK’s Defence Medical Services has truly benefitted from the learning and development opportunities provided to our people by the University of Cumbria.  From training our next generation of paramedics, to helping develop our current and future healthcare leaders, the University has been a collaborative and engaging partner, always keen to better understand Defence’s unique requirements.  We have been especially grateful for the University’s commitment to enabling access to higher education, meaning a greater range of our people have been able to benefit from the opportunities on offer.  As a signatory of the Armed Forces’ Covenant and deserved holder of a Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, the University has embraced its civic responsibilities and been a consistent and energetic supporter of both Defence and its people.  The impact of these commitments, and their application in practice, will continue to deliver long-lasting benefits for the people within UK Defence and its Medical Services for many years to come.