Veterans support

We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice, lead by Angela Phillips (ANP).

What is a veteran?

A veteran is anyone who has served for at least one day in the Armed Forces, whether regular or reserve. It means the same as ‘ex service personnel’.

Whilst many aspects of health need are the same as the general public, there are sometimes significant differences, particularly in relation to conditions attributable to service life and the impact upon families. These differences can be reflected in the way in which healthcare is delivered, the range and types of some specific services provided and the long-term impact upon patients and families.

What is the Armed Forces Covenant?

The Armed Forces Covenant sets the following goals with respect to healthcare:

• 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.

The Covenant is an important aspect of our approach to care, especially as the Armed Forces community can be at a disadvantage due to their mobility, and frequent moves etc.

Tell us if you are a veteran

You can let us know you are a veteran by:

• use our online form (Patchs)
• phone us on 01924 223909 between 10am and 6pm
• visit the surgery Monday to Friday between 8am to 6.30pm

We will record this on your records.