Armed Forces Veteran Friendly GP Practice

We’re officially accredited as a Veteran Friendly GP Practice.

Being accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners means we can better identify veterans and collect data we can use to improve future health provision. It also means that the NHS is better able to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, which says the Armed Forces community, including veterans, should face no disadvantage in accessing health services. Understanding the needs of our veterans will help us identify their healthcare needs better.

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.

By telling us that you’re a veteran, we can make sure that you get the care you need.

How the NHS can help if you’re in the British armed forces or are a veteran, a reservist or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served.

• Mental health support
• Veterans, service leavers, and non-mobilised reservists
• Information and support for families
• A guide to NHS services
• Charities and support groups for the armed forces community
• Step-by-step guide for service leavers
• Accessing NHS healthcare while in active service

Bay Veterans Association – Supporting Bay Veterans

Veterans Gateway – Support for Veterans and their families – Is the first point of contact for welfare needs including housing, finances, employment, and physical and mental wellbeing for veterans and their families.

Fighting with Pride – Supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ veterans, service personnel and their families.