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The ST. John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service

Registered charity 1087210, on the register since 28 June 2001. The 3,422nd largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

The principal objects of DMWS are: - The provision of hospital welfare services for members of HM Forces, their dependants, and others engaged by or acting in support of the Armed Forces whilst in the medical pathway. - In addition, we support frontline groups such as the Police and NHS staff.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Armed Forces/emergency Service EfficiencyThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

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