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Our duty to the Armed Forces community
The NHS has a duty to deliver on a number of health commitments in relation to the Armed Forces community (service personnel (regular and reserves), their families and veterans), which are set out in the Armed Forces Covenant and the NHS Constitution.
The Armed Forces Covenant
- The Armed Forces community should enjoy the same standard of, and access to healthcare as that received by any other UK citizen in the area they live.
- Family members should retain their place on any NHS waiting list, if moved around the UK due to the service person being posted.
- Veterans should receive priority treatment for a condition which relates to their service, subject to clinical need.
- Those injured in service should be cared for in a way that reflects the nation's moral obligation to them, by healthcare professionals who understand the Armed Forces culture.
Visit the Armed Forces Covenant for more information.
This is recognised in the NHS Constitution, which states 'the NHS will ensure that in line with the Armed Forces Covenant, those in the Armed Forces, reservists, their families and veterans are not disadvantaged in accessing health services in the area they reside'.
Let us know
It should be recorded in your GP records if you have military service yourself or you have someone in your household who is currently serving. If you feel this needs adding to your record please let us know.
Mental health
Armed forces related support (click on each for internet link)
Age UK Forces Friends: Short Term support for isolated and lonely military veterans and their dependents aged 60 and over to help reconnect with social networks and overcome the problems of loneliness.
SSAFA Armed Forces Nottinghamshire: Help & Support to all serving members and former members of all ranks of the Armed Forces
Forces in the Community: Support for Ex-
Veterans Gateway: The first point of contact for veterans seeking support
Veterans UK: Government website
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity: the national charity of the British Army, providing a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their families when they are in need.
RFEA: The forces employment charity
Forces in Mind Trust: Enabling all ex-
Support for the Armed Forces community including veterans and their families
Op COURAGE provides specialist care and support for Service-
The service can be contacted directly for self-
For more information, visit the NHS website at www.nhs.uk/opcourage.
Other links:
NHS mental health services for veterans
Nottinghamshire veterans service
Help for Heroes -
Togetherall: Commissioned by over 250 organisations globally, we’re an online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues.
CALM -
Contact Armed Forces: Contact is a collaboration of military charities working with the NHS and the MOD
Physical health
Defence Medical Welfare Society
The Battle Back Centre (Royal British Legion)
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