St Wulfstan Surgery is proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited Practice. As such we have established processes which identify and record veterans so we can better serve you and your family. Our Surgery Lead is Dr Ramadani.

 

As a Veteran you may also have access to additional support and services to better meet your needs.

 

Please be aware of specific services which you can access, even without the need to see a GP.

 

Op COURAGE: the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Op COURAGE can help you and your family with a range of support and treatment, including:

  • helping you transition from military to civilian life by providing mental health care with Defence Medical Services (DMS)

  • helping you recognise and treat early signs of mental health problems, as well as more advanced mental health conditions and psychological trauma

  • providing support and treatment for substance misuse and addictions

  • helping you to access other NHS mental health services if you need them, such as finding an NHS talking therapies service and eating disorder services

  • liaising with charities and local organisations to support your wider health and wellbeing needs, such as help with housing, relationships, finances and employment

  • supporting armed forces families affected by mental health problems, including helping them to access local services

 

To receive help and support from Op COURAGE, you must:

  • be a resident in England and have served in the UK armed forces for a full day

  • be registered with a GP surgery in England

  • provide your military service number

It does not matter how long ago you left the armed forces or how long you served for. You can contact Op COURAGE even if you left many years ago. You can also contact Op COURAGE if you're still serving but have a discharge date.

How to self-refer to OpCOURAGE:

 

 

Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service

Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service is an NHS service providing specialist care and treatment to veterans who have physical health problems as a result of their time in the armed forces.

 

Op RESTORE can support you by:

  • providing personalised treatment within the NHS

  • treating you through military and civilian clinicians who understand the military environment and specialise in the type of physical health problems you have

  • helping families and carers of veterans with physical health problems access appropriate support services

  • working closely with many organisations, including GP surgeries, specialist NHS services, and military and non-military charities

 

Referrals to Op RESTORE can only be made via our GP’s. Therefore please speak to a GP if you feel you may benefit from a referral and we will be happy to help.

Other sources of help

 

Combat Stress

 

Veterans Welfare Service

  • Provide support to Veterans and their families where a change in circumstances has created a welfare need and support is needed.

  • They can help with services such as help with applying for the War Pension Scheme and the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

  • help with applying for any armed forces pension to which there may be an entitlement

  • giving information and advice about benefits available and help with applications

  • making referrals to social services organisations or other voluntary organisations to apply for their services

  • Call 01562 825527 or Email: Veterans-UK-VWS-Wales-Mid@mod.gov.uk