Information for Veterans

Our Duty to the Armed Forces Community

The NHS has a duty to deliver on a number of health commitments in relation to the Armed Forces community (service personnel (regular and reserves), their families and veterans), which are set out in the Armed Forces Covenant and the NHS Constitution.

 

The Armed Forces Covenant

  • 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.

 

Visit the Armed Forces Covenant for more information.

This is recognised in the NHS Constitution, which states 'the NHS will ensure that in line with the Armed Forces Covenant, those in the Armed Forces, reservists, their families and veterans are not disadvantaged in accessing health services in the area they reside'.

 

Veterans Health FAQs

Housing and Financial Guide for Veterans

 

When a member of the British military retires from active service and returns to civilian life, the adjustments required can be significant. Unmarried soldiers with no children may have no dependents, but if they have been serving overseas the idea of finding a new home via a private let can be somewhat daunting.

 

Equally, many of the men and women of our armed forces may have been living in Service Family Accommodation and now find themselves seeking a roof over their heads for themselves and their families. This guide will offer advice that can make the transition from serviceperson to civilian as smooth as possible.

 

https://businesscostsaver.co.uk/guide-for-veterans/

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Are you a veteran or have a relative who is?

 

Healthwatch Bucks article to raise awareness of what healthcare veterans are entitled to:

 

https://www.healthwatchbucks.co.uk/2019/07/veterans-care-in-gp-surgeries/