
We will update your records to reflect this and make sure you receive the care and services you need. Dr Femi Aiyelangbe is our Veterans lead and will be keen to meet you. If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.
What is a Veteran?
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.
Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant states veterans should receive priority treatment for a condition which relates to their service, subject to clinical need and they should be cared for in a way that reflects the nations moral obligation to them.
We are committed to following the NHS Patient Charter to ensure that our veterans have access to the help and support they may need following their service.
Out of Hours Services
If you require specialist support, or would like to talk to someone outside of the Practice, please see the out of hours services available to you listed below:
Op Courage: Op Courage is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists
Veterans Trauma Network: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service is an NHS service that provides specialist care and treatment to veterans who have physical health problems as a result of their time in the Armed Forces.
Veterans Gateway: The Veterans Gateway are the first point of contact for veterans and their families. They can be contacted 24/7 for help with housing, mental wellbeing, finances and more.