Op COURAGE
The new over-arching name for the three NHS veterans’ mental health services. It has been designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, as well as reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.
Website
Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists – NHS
Leaflet
NHS mental health care for veteransVeterans Trauma Network
This is located within ten major centres to provide care and treatment to those who have been injured during their time in service. Please speak to your GP if this applies to you.
Prosthetics
There are nine disablement service centres that provide specialist prosthetic and rehabilitation support to veterans to ensure they continue to have access to the high-quality care that was provided to them whilst they were in the Armed Forces.
– You are free to attend the DSC of their choice.
– Your nearest centre: Bristol Centre for Enablement, North Bristol NHS Trust
– Other DSCs: Leicester, Sheffield, Carlisle, Preston, Stanmore, Portsmouth, Birmingham and CambridgePersonalised care
For veterans with a long-term physical, mental or neurological health condition or disability.
Website
Personalised care for veterans
Leaflet
Personalised care for veterans in England (PDF)
Email
england.armedforceshealth@nhs.netVeterans Covenant Health Alliance
This is a network of over 30 acute hospitals that have been accredited as exemplars of the best care for veterans, helping to drive improvement in NHS care of people who serve or have served in the UK armed forces and their families.
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Veterans Covenant Healthcare AllianceMobility equipment support
Veterans Medicals Funds from the Royal British Legion can provide specialist wheelchairs, orthotic equipment and other mobility related items for veterans who have service-related serious physical injury and whose needs cannot be met through statutory services.
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Royal British Legion
Email
medicalfunds@britishlegion.org.ukArmed Forces Healthcare Navigator Service
The Defence Medical Welfare Service provide emotional and practical support to the Armed Forces community when they are on a health care pathway, receiving treatment in hospital, community-based health care, or at home.
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Armed Forces Support – DMWSLocal resources
Somerset SSAFA
Somerset | SSAFA
British Legion Admiral Nurses
Admiral Nurses | Dementia Homes | Royal British Legion