We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice.
This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who has a specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and veteran specific health services. This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.
If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.
To find out more, ask your nurse or GP.
The following may be helpful resources
Op Nova
provides emotional and practical support to veterans at all points of the justice system in England, including pre-arrest, arrest, post-arrest and those serving a custodial sentence. The prime objective is to provide a single support pathway for veterans to move away from the justice system. Veterans are supported on an individual basis, empowering them to engage and access specialist support services. Op NOVA receives referrals from the Police, the NHS Liaison and Diversion teams, the Prison and Probation service and NHS Reconnect (for veterans before they leave prison). Op NOVA is open 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 2pm Saturday, their freephone contact number is 0800 9177299.
Little troupers
Is charity dedicated to supporting children from British Armed Forces families has launched a new, free webpage for GPs where they can access military-specific tools and resources to support their forces families and learn more about the experiences of service children.
Little Troopers is a UK-wide charity that has been operating since 2011. The charity recognises the unique challenges that forces children face, such as having a parent deployed or having to move home frequently – all of which can significantly impact on a child’s wellbeing and continuity of care.
GPs can also listen to the charity’s ‘expert view’ audio clips where they will hear from military teenagers discussing some the challenges they have experienced, whilst an Educational Psychologist provides insights into how professionals can support in these situations. In addition, GPs working with children who are struggling with military life and need additional intervention can refer patients to the Little Troopers dedicated Therapy Programme.
“GPs working in busy military communities might chose to create a Little Troopers display board or waiting area or put together Little Troopers packs to give out to families. Whereas even GPs with just one or two service children on their patient list will still find some useful tools that will make your military children feel heard.”
Op FORTITUDE
This can be accessed by homeless veterans including those sleeping on the streets. The housing hotline, delivered by The Riverside Group, will give homeless veterans a single point of contact to get them the help they need. Veterans can access the scheme through a dedicated charity helpline (0800 9520774).
Op PROSPER
is an Office for Veterans’ Affairs programme empowering veterans and their families the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, enabling them to thrive in society by ensuring equal access to employment opportunities and supporting them into sustainable, valuable careers. The programme mobilises the business community to drive practical, cultural and behavioural change within sectors, ensuring they become more ‘veteran friendly’, while also creating tailored pathways for veterans into positions of employment. Call the Veteran Support Team for further information on 0121 262 3058.
Op STERLING is a working in partnership with Fighting With Pride, and Age UK delivering a programme to help older LGBT+ veterans, service personnel and their families. The Operation Sterling programme provides telephone-based support, advice and casework to older LGBT+ veterans through Age UK’s Advice Line. The existing expertise of Age UK’s Advice Line advisors and the knowledge that Fighting With Pride has about how best to support the well-being of LGBT+ veterans means that Operation Sterling can support older LGBT+ veterans in many ways. Access to support is via an online enquiry form.
