Veterans

A veteran is anyone who has served for at least one day in the Armed Forces, whether as a regular or reservist. There are over 2.3 million in the UK.

This means that as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who has specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and veteran specific health services. This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.

By becoming an accredited practice, it ensures that the NHS is better able to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant. This states that the Armed Forces community, including veterans, should face no disadvantage in accessing health services and should receive priority care for military attributable conditions, subject to clinical need.

If you are ex-forces, please contact us or fill in our online form to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.

NHS services and support available to veterans:

Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health service, created to be available for those who have served in the UK armed forces. Whether you are currently serving and due to leave the military, a reservist or a veteran, this service is to give you the information and guidance you need to navigate civilian life.

Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

In March 2021, NHS England and NHS Improvement announced the new name for its veterans mental health services; Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
For further information on Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, including the contact details for the service in your region, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

More information on NHS services for veterans can be found on the NHS website HERE

Other services are available to veterans: