We are accredited as a Veteran Friendly GP Practice.
What does this mean for you?
Being flagged as a veteran means you are more likely to receive specialist care and consideration, we can also refer you to specialist veteran services if you need them.
It means we can offer support between a Clinical lead and a Care Coordinator. Under the Armed Forces Covenant, you are entitled to priority treatment in the NHS for conditions linked to military service.
Who counts as a veteran?
You are a veteran if you have served in the armed forces for at least 1 day. Reservists who are not mobilised are also given the status of veteran until they return to actively serving.
How do I let the Practice know that I am a veteran?
If you would like us to record you as an Armed Forces Veteran then please complete this form.
Useful Resources
Armed Forces & Veterans breakfast club:
Phone 07392180903/07580091409
2nd & 4th Sunday of every month 10.00hrs
Email:
The County Hotel, Priestpopple ,Hexham ,NE46 1PS
CALVERT CENTRE-ARMED FORCES & VETERANS
Tailored activity and residential breaks in the stunning Kielder Water & Forest Park to support the transition to a happy and successful civilian life for forces personal and their families.
VETERANS UK HELPLINE
The Ministry of Defence’s Veterans UK helpline provides assistance on many issues including benefits, housing and welfare.
Email:
Freephone (UK only): 0808 1914 2 18
Telephone (overseas): +44 1253 866 043
Normal Service 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday
HELP FOR HEROS
https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk
We understand the difficulties people face when starting a new life after leaving the military. Finding work, somewhere to live, a purpose, and a place in society, can feel overwhelming. Help for Heroes is the leading Armed Forces and veterans' charity in the Uk.
Veterans/Forces Employment Charity
The Forces Employment Charity stands by ex-forces personal through an unrivalled range of programmes and practical support. We support anyone who has served at least one day in His Majesty's Regular Armed Forces, or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations.
National services that offer support to veterans-Gov.UK
Offer a list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
Royal British Legion
Support serving and ex service personnel all year round, every day of the week. Support starts after one day of service and continues long after service is over.
Advice and support for veterans & ex-forces
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.
The Contact Group- Collaborating for Military Mental Health
The Contact Group (Contact) is the collaboration of statutory and non-statutory (charity, academic and professional) organisations working to improve mental heal support to the UK armed forces community including servicing personnel, veterans and their families.