Veterans' Health Hub
Getting accredited makes a big difference - and it only takes 20 minutes to register. Join over 3,700 practices who have already become Veteran Friendly accredited - 99% of practices recommend it.
Our veteran accreditation scheme recently featured on two of the BBC’s most-watched daytime programmes. Clinicians and veteran patients explain the very real difference this scheme is making.
Veteran Friendly Practices on BBC Breakfast
Veteran Friendly Practices on BBC Morning Live
Course: Veterans' Health Hub | RCGP Learning
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Improve health outcomes for veterans and benefit your practice
By becoming a Veteran Friendly practice, staff will have a better understanding of veteran needs, veterans will feel more confident that your GP team will understand their needs, and more veterans may join your practice as a result.
There are 1.74 million in England and research shows that many may be silently struggling with physical or mental health problems as they worry that they won’t be understood by civilian health and care professionals. Veteran Friendly accreditation sends a strong signal to veteran patients that you are dedicated to supporting them, making it more likely that they will feel comfortable to seek help when they need it.
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"In the first year outside of the armed forces I struggled with my mental health and attended the surgery. It was surprising to be asked if I was a veteran, I didn't expect it, but I was appreciative of the acknowledgement that I may be suffering from issues different to those of other patients. The Wirral is not a big military hub like Colchester or Catterick, so I was a little surprised to be asked the question. The surgery sought to get me the necessary support for my mental health issues and referred me for the local mental health group where I was diagnosed with PTSD and given help in order for me to confront and manage this condition."
Jon Lynn, The Orchard Surgery
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Resources for your practice and patients
A range of guidance for accredited GP practices on the care of patients who have served in the UK Armed Forces, and their families.
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Get Veteran Friendly accredited
Complete our 20 minute form and you’ll be sent our accreditation pack to help you improve your care for veterans and give your practice team the information they need.
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The difference it makes: GP practice teams
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Contact
For Veteran Friendly accreditation related queries please contact veterans@rcgp.org.uk.
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