A veteran is someone who has served in the armed forces for at least one day, and up to 2% of the local population of Hounslow and surrounding areas identify as a veteran.
We are committed to providing our veterans with the specialist care that they need, including high quality mental health support and access to dedicated services by military and civilian experts. The aim is to ensure that veterans can better access the support that is right for them and, where appropriate, be referred to specialist veteran healthcare services.
Please see link below and please contact the practice should you need any more information.
Veterans, service leavers, and non-mobilised reservists – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Veterans Gateway
We are the first point of contact for you and your loved ones. Contact us 24/7 for help across housing, mental wellbeing, finances and more. And we can also refer you directly to our Referral Partners. Get in touch with our friendly helpline team by phone, chat, text and email. For more information, please visit www.veteransgateway.org.uk/ or call on 08088021212.
Veterans UK
We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments. For more information, please visit Veterans UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists
Find mental health information and support for veterans, service leavers, reservists, families and carers.
Mental health problems are common and can affect anyone, including veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families. It’s important to get help and support if you or someone you know has mental health problems. For more information, please visit Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists – NHS (www.nhs.uk).
Armed Forces Covenant
Proudly supporting those who serve
What is the Armed Forces Covenant?
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, including the bereaved, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve with their lives.
Its two principles are that, recognising the unique obligations of, and sacrifices made by, the Armed Forces:
- Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services.
- Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.