Military Veterans

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We are an accredited armed forces veteran friendly GP practice.

Have you, or your spouse or partner, ever served in the Armed Forces?

There are about 2.4 million Veterans in Great Britain, 5% of the population aged 16 and over. We recognise that as a result of their service, Military Veterans may have more complex physical and mental health needs and have increased vulnerability. Military Veterans may miss the structure, support and friendship of the force and find transition to life outside the military challenging.

We know that with the frequent geographic moves of a military career patients can be disadvantaged with having their healthcare interrupted, losing their place on waiting lists and having to change GP surgeries.

What are we doing to support Military Veterans?

Dr Argile’s husband served in the Royal Air Force for 12 years. Dr Argile is therefore perfectly placed to be our named Military Veteran GP. She has engaged in specific training from the Royal College of GP’s to enhance her understanding of healthcare needs and barriers.

We are proud to be a Veteran friendly accredited practice, accredited by a joint campaign  by the Royal College of GP’s, NHS England and NHS Improvement.

Following accreditation we have changed our practice registration document to ask if new patients are Military Veterans and then recorded this on their medical record.

If you are a Military Veteran or part of a military family, please book an appointment with Dr Argile or any GP if you feel we can support you more.

Please see the NHS choices link below for more information on services available to veterans.

Healthcare for the armed forces community – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

There are a number of charities and organisations that provide support to veterans and their families, some of these are:

For families: