We have been a Veteran Friendly accredited practice by the Royal Collage of General Practice
since July 2021.
If you are a Veteran, or know a veteran that is registered with us, please encourage them to let us know as this will be coded and recorded on the front page or your medical records.
Whilst many aspects of health need are the same as the general public, there are sometimes significant differences, particularly in relation to conditions attributable to service life and the impact upon families. These differences can be reflected in the way in which healthcare is delivered, the range and types of some specific services provided and the long-term impact upon patients and families. There are various services specifically directed at Veterans that we can refer you into.
Who is a ‘veteran’ in the UK?
Veterans are defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations.
Veteran Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Information
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/veterans-service-leavers-non-mobilised-reservists/