Veterans

Welcome to the Veterans information area.

This area will provide tailored updates, information and resources.

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  • RBLI LifeWorks Programme Specifically Tailored to Veterans

    RBLI LifeWorks Programme Specifically Tailored to Veterans Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) Take advantage of our FREE LifeWorks programme with vocational assessments specifically tailored to veterans! One of the biggest challenges for veterans is taking that first step towards success foll...
    • 24 Jun 2022
  • New Guide Launched On Innovative Projects For Veterans

    New Guide Launched On Innovative Projects For Veterans The Veterans Places, Pathways and People programme has awarded significant grants to make sustained improvements to veterans mental health 10 Portfolio grants have been awarded; with one each in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with seven regiona...
    • 15 Jun 2022
  • Calling all UK Armed Forces Veterans! The NHS needs to hear from you.

    Calling all UK Armed Forces Veterans! The NHS needs to hear from you. Calling all UK Armed Forces Veterans! The nhs.uk in England wants to know about your experience accessing care and support for your physical and mental health problems. You can complete an online survey to share your views. For information and to c...
    • 17 May 2022
  • NHS Veterans Mental and Physical Health Services in England - Survey

    NHS Veterans Mental and Physical Health Services in England - Survey NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched a survey to find out people’s views and experiences of veterans mental and physical health services. The information gathered will be used to help inform the development and provision of these servic...
    • 13 Apr 2022
  • The Veterans Railcard. 1/3 Off All Travel. Roger that!

    The Veterans Railcard. 1/3 Off All Travel. Roger that! 1/3 off rail travel for Veterans. Travel in England, Scotland and Wales with the Veterans Railcard. Get yours today. Visit the Veteran Railcard website to find out more and buy your card: https://www.veterans-railcard.co.uk/ Vis...
    • 2 Apr 2022
  • Admiral Jellicoe House - Portsmouth

    RNBT are delighted to announce that our centenary care home in Portsmouth, Admiral Jellicoe House, is now near completion and accepting new residents. Admiral Jellicoe House will offer resident-centred care and dedicated dementia support to ve...
    • 15 Mar 2022
  • UK Veterans Family Study

    UK Veterans Family Study Are you the current or former spouse/intimate partner or adult child (now 18+) of a military veteran (who has served in the UK Armed Forces (as either a Regular or Reserve) but no longer serves in either) living in England, Scotland, Wales or Norther...
    • 7 Mar 2022
  • New Veterans ID Cards Rolled Out To Service Leavers

    New Veterans ID Cards Rolled Out To Service Leavers The Veterans’ Recognition Scheme has a two-phase rollout. Phase 1 is complete; with Service leavers receiving a recognition card as part of the discharge process. Phase 2 is to extend the scheme to existing veterans so that they can more quickl...
    • 18 Feb 2022
  • Mesothelioma UK

    Mesothelioma UK Mesothelioma UK is a national specialist resource centre, specifically for the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. The charity is dedicated to providing specialist mesothelioma information, support and education, and to improving care and treatme...
    • 9 Feb 2022
  • Cancelled - Transition Focus Group Meeting

    Cancelled - Transition Focus Group Meeting With regret, tonight's Transition Focus Group discussion at 1800 has had to be cancelled. The one on February 15th is still due to take place. Check here nearer the date for confirmation.
    • 20 Jan 2022
  • Veteran's Strategy Action Plan 2022 - 2024

    Veteran's Strategy Action Plan 2022 - 2024 The 2018 Strategy for Veterans committed the government to supporting and empowering our veterans. This Action Plan will show where the Government will go even further to deliver for veterans through to 2024, including in five focal points...
    • 20 Jan 2022
  • Combat Stress - Support With Anger

    Combat Stress - Support With Anger We know that, as a result of military service, veterans can be left with feelings of anger and may notice it to be a problem – this can be for a variety of reasons and may stem from military training and the need to harness anger quickly. I...
    • 27 Dec 2021
  • Veteran Friendly GP Practices

    Veteran Friendly GP Practices There are 2.2 million Armed Forces veterans in England. We are proud to support the RCGP’s Veteran Friendly GP Practice accreditation scheme, enabling practices to deliver the best possible care and treatment to patients who have served i...
    • 26 Nov 2021
  • ‘Onwards & Upwards’- Virtual Support Event for Veterans and the Armed Forces Community

    ‘Onwards & Upwards’- Virtual Support Event for Veterans and the Armed Forces Community If you or someone you know is an Armed Forces veteran and looking for support with anything from finance, employment, skills or health & wellbeing, tune in for an afternoon of informative conversation around the support available for the ex...
    • 17 Nov 2021
  • Op Courage Access Details Update

    Op Courage Access Details Update Please see attached an updated version of the contact map, containing the direct contact details for patients and the public.If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or wellbeing, expert help is available from Op COURAGE: The...
    • 26 Aug 2021
  • Sign Up For More Veteran Friendly GP Practices.

    Sign Up For More Veteran Friendly GP Practices. There are nearly 1,000 GP practices in England already accredited as 'veteran friendly', enabling them to deliver the best possible care and treatment for patients who have served in the Armed Forces. As it’s Armed Forces Week, and if you...
    • 29 Jun 2021