We’re a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice. This means our practice team is trained to understand service-related health issues and is committed to supporting veterans and their families to receive the best care possible.
If you’ve served in the Armed Forces, no matter how long ago or for how long, please let us know. That way we can make sure you receive the most appropriate care for your needs, if and when you need it.
This could involve referrals to specialist NHS veteran services such as Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service and Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service. These services are staffed by people who understand the Armed Forces. They will work with you to get the right care, support and treatment, and work with a range of organisations and charities to support your wider health and wellbeing needs.
As a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice, we’re meeting our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces community should enjoy the same standard of, and access to healthcare as any other UK citizen in the area they live.
Who is a Veteran?
A veteran is anyone who has served at least one day in the UK Armed Forces, including the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force (Regular or Reserve). Veterans may have servied in different capacties, including during conflicts, peacekeeping missions or humanitarian operations.
How to Let us Know you are a Veteran
If you are a veteran, please inform our reception team or your GP. This will allow us to record your veteran status on your medical record and ensure you receive the most appropriate care. If you are unsure whether your status has been recorded, you can ask us to check.
