The Defence Recovery Capability

The Defence Recovery Capability (DRC) is a Ministry of Defence (MoD) initiative, in partnership with H4H and The Royal British Legion (TRBL) alongside other service charities and agencies.

It provides comprehensive support to the wounded, injured and those who become sick while serving.

Each Service - Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force - cares for its own wounded, injured or sick.

Their efforts are coordinated at MoD level by the Defence Recovery Steering Group (DRSG) which comprises of service personnel, MoD staff, H4H, TRBL as well as the Confederation of British Service and Ex Service Organisation (COBSEO).

Tedworth House
Tedworth House in Tidworth, Hampshire will be the first to provide and trial the One Stop Welfare Shop concept. H4H is took a 99 year lease on the stately home Tedworth House in February 2011 and spent £17m to restore it and add a new wing. A further £15m has been committed to cover the running costs over the next 10 years. In July 2011, the first residents were welcomed as part of the interim operating capacity and by September 2012, Tedworth House will be fully operational and able to house 50 residents.

Colchester
Colchester PRC was launched in February 2011 and should be fully operational by February 2012. H4H have committed £16.5m to fund the capital build.

 

Catterick
Catterick PRC will be the ‘One Stop Welfare Shop’ for the north of the country and H4H have committed £17m to fund the building. The PRC will be ready by Autumn 2012.

Plymouth
H4H is also working to deliver a new recovery centre in Davenport, Plymouth to provide facilities for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and has committed £24.5m to the project. The centre is already operating in temporary accommodation and is expected to be completed and ready to use by Autumn 2012.

 

Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Pathfinder PRC has been operational since August 2009. H4H have committed £769,987.

  Click on the PRCs below to find out what we are doing: