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Important Update: As of 18/09/2020 our phonelines between 12 and 2pm will be emergency calls only. We ask all medication is ordered online where possible. We are unable to take any medication requests before 10am.

Due to the recent local COVID outbreak we are restricting access to the building to help protect staff and patients. Please only come to the surgery if you have been invited to do so and only at the allocated time. All prescription requests must be done online or over the telephone and will be sent electronically to your nominated pharmacy. Due to the high volume of calls, all COVID related queries will be directed to the government website.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer COVID antibody testing at present

 

Military Veterans

Armed Forces Serving Personnal and Veterans ID Card

From 1st January 2008, all military veterans entitled to priority access to NHS care (including, hospital, primary or community care) for conditions associated to their time within the armed forces (service-related). However this is always subject to clinical need and does not entitle you to jump the queue ahead of someone with a higher clinical need.

A veteran is defined as: Anyone who has served for at least one day in the Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve), as well as Merchant Navy seafarers and fisherman who have served in a vessel that was operated to facilitate military operations by the Armed Forces.

A new ID card for Armed Forces veterans is being issued to help access specialist support and services. Anyone who has left the military since December 2018 will automatically be given one of the new ID cards. These cards will allow veterans to maintain a tangible like to their career in the forces.

All other veterans will be able to apply for a new ID card be the end of 2019 to mark their time in the armed forces.

For more information: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-veterans-id-cards-rolled-out-to-service-leavers

Information is also available through the Veterans Gateway: https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/


Personalised Care for Veterans

NHS England and NHS Improvement together with the Ministry of Defence have published new guidelines for the personalised care for veterans in England.

Below is a patient leaflet which gives mire information. Eligible individuals may have a personalised care plan for all their health and wellbeing needs that is developed with him/her and a range of organisations including health, social care and military charities.

Personalised Care for Veterans Patient Information

Useful Information for Veterans

  • Contact the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency www.veterans-uk.info or Tel. 0800 169 2277 as a one stop shop for all Veteran needs.
  • Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees (VAPCs) are regional, providing help and support to the service and ex-service community and making recommendations to all public bodies and the local community on the needs of veterans and their families. You can find out more here: Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees - GOV.UK or Tel. 0800 169 2277
  • The Royal British Legion - www.britishlegion.org.uk or Tel. 08457 725 725
  • Confederation of Service Charities - www.cobseo.org.uk or Tel: 0845 504 6630
  • Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) Forces Help - www.ssafa.org.uk or Tel. 0845 1300 975
  • MOD Personnel MOD Medical Office (JPA Enquiry Centre) - Tel. 0141 224 6630
  • MOD Health Gulf Veterans Helpline - Tel. 0800 169 4495
  • Charitable Health Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society (Combat Stress) - www.combatstress.org.uk/help-you or Tel. 01372 841600

Contact is a group of charitable support and state organisations that have joined forces to enhanced mental health support available to the Armed Forces Community. This includes Big White Wall, Cobseo, Combat Stress, Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion, Walking within the Wounded, the NHS, the MOD, the UK Psychological Trauma Society and Kings College London.

Local Services

Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Services

If you have acquired hearing loss and/or tinnitus relating to your time in service, additional support can be funded through the Royal British Legion Veterans' Hearing Fund. To access this you can be referred to the local NHS audiology Department or you can download an application form: VHF Eligibility Application Form

Veterans Medical Funds

Mobility Equipment Support

The Royal British Legion has a Veterans' Mobility Fund which provides specialist wheelchairs, orthotic equipment and other mobility related items for veterans who have a service related serious physical injury and whose needs cannot be met through statutory services. Eligibility requires the condition to be attributable to service and typically applicants will be in receipt of a War Pension or relevant award under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.

For more information on Veterans Mobility Fund click here

For more useful websites click the links below:

Ultimate College Guide for Veterans and Active Service Members

The above clinic offers a comprehensive overview of the tools available to student veterans to help them achieve success in studies, including:

  • Choosing a VA-approved school
  • Finding scholarships
  • Receiving credit for service experience
  • Accessing community support

Armed Forces Covenant

If the NHS service you are dealing with is unaware of priority treatment, you are actively encouraged to tell them about it and ensure you have told them that you have served. Failing that, you can enlist local health care commissioners, your local authority community covenant lead, or one of the national service organisations, such as the Royal British Legion, to support you.

Fore more information on the duty of care owed to service personnel, read the Armed Forces Covenant PDF.

Top Tips for Veterans

Veteran Patient Charter

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