We are proud to have become an Armed Forces Veteran Friendly practice. If you have served in the Armed Forces, if even for one day, there are additional NHS services available to you.
As a Veteran Friendly GP Practice, we:
- Have a clinical lead for veteran health.
- Ask patients ‘Have you served?’ to identify veteran patients.
- Support veteran patients to access dedicated health services.
- Undertake specialist training to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant.
We are aware that sometimes veterans find it difficult to access services on the NHS, but as veteran friendly practice we understand some of the specific health needs veterans have. So, if you are a veteran and there is something you would like to talk about with a GP, please come and see us.
For some NHS services veterans have priority access on the NHS. We can help you accessing these services.
Let a member of staff know if you, or you spouse/partner have ever served in the UK armed forces so that we can best support your care needs.
You can find out further information and support by visiting http://www.nhs.uk/armedforceshealth