We’re officially accredited as a Veteran Friendly GP Practice
Being accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners means we can better identify veterans and collect data we can use to improve future health provision. It also means that the NHS is better able to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, which says the Armed Forces community, including veterans, should face no disadvantage in accessing health services. Understanding the needs of our veterans will help us identify their healthcare needs better.
If you are an armed forces veteran please let us know!
A veteran is someone who has served in the British Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) for at least one day. Veterans also include any member of the Merchant Marine who has served in a war zone. This includes crew from convoys in World War 2 and more recently in the Falklands conflict and Gulf Wars.
By telling us that you’re a veteran, we can make sure that you get the care you need.
Please find useful information via the following links:
NHS England » Support for our armed forces personnel
Mental health services for veterans | Combat Stress
UK Military Veterans Charity | Walking With The Wounded | Walking With The Wounded
Tools to help veterans with mental health and wellbeing | Help For Heroes
Veterans, service leavers, and non-mobilised reservists – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Op COURAGE NHS Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Services Humber and North Yorkshire
Royal British Legion | Armed Forces Charity
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