NHS England is set to further improve mental health care for military veterans after a nationwide campaign to give veterans themselves a say in how services are delivered. Feedback has highlighted the need to improve awareness of where veterans should go for help, raise the profile of NHS veterans’ mental health services and further increase […]
Addressing health inequalities has been a priority in mental health for years, as highlighted in the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and the NHS Long Term Plan. The NHS Talking Therapies team’s work on advancing mental health equalities forms part of NHS England’s commitments to reduce mental health inequalities, and builds on the […]
The NHS is rolling out an expanded mental health support service for Armed Forces veterans, as a survey found that more than half find it difficult to speak up about mental health issues. The health service has today (9 January) launched a new campaign to highlight its Op COURAGE service, which now includes enhanced specialist […]
Armed forces veterans suffering a mental health crisis will receive specialist care as part of a new Op Courage service launched by NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens today. Doctors, nurses and other NHS staff will work with military charities to provide therapy, rehab services and, in extreme cases, inpatient care to hundreds of former […]
Support for our armed forces personnel We want to ensure that our veteran community and their families who work in the NHS are supported during what may be a very challenging time. If you require urgent and immediate support, contact the Veterans’ Gateway helpline on 0808 802 1212, or visit the website for advice and signposting […]
Supporting your physical health and wellbeing When we spend most of our working life taking care of others, we often need that reminder to take care of ourselves. Looking after your physical health is key to supporting your overall health and wellbeing, including your mental health. As such, we are pleased to be working with […]
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week Carolyn Stirling-Yeatman, whose husband Jim has been diagnosed with multi-complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), discusses the mental health of veterans and the help and support they both receive from the Veterans’ Mental Health Complex Treatment Service: ‘Leave him,’ they said. So many people trying to offer advice. That was […]
Armed Forces personnel in transition, Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans Framework The Armed Forces personnel in transition, Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans Framework (IPC4V) is a new personalised care approach for the small number of Armed Forces personnel who have complex and enduring physical, neurological and mental health conditions that are attributable to injury whilst […]
NHS leaders have confirmed today that specialist health support for veterans will be available in every part of the health service, across the country. The commitment will ensure that those who have served in the armed forces have the best possible experience of the NHS and get the best care, regardless of whether they get […]
Purposes for processing The Armed forces Covenant is a promise by the Nation that those who serve or have served and their families are treated fairly. The Armed Forces Covenant is a part of the NHS Constitution. In relation to healthcare the Covenant states that the Armed Forces Community should enjoy the same standard of, […]