Seaford Medical Practice is proud to be an accredited Veteran Friendly GP Practice.
According to the Armed Forces Covenant, veterans should receive priority treatment for a condition which relates to their service, subject to clinical need and they should be cared for in a way that reflects the nation’s moral obligation to them. We are committed to following the NHS Patient Charter to ensure that our veterans have access to the help and support they may need following their service.
Please tell us if you are a military veteran so that we can make sure you are offered the support and assistance you may need, now or in the future, as a result of your service. It would help us to know in which of the Armed Forces you served, the dates of your service and whether you were discharged or retired due to ill health.
As a Veteran Friendly GP Practice we:
- Have a clinical lead for veteran health Alison Jones, who is supported by the whole practice to improve veteran health services.
- Ask patients ‘Have you served in the Armed Forces?’ to help identify veteran patients and code them on our system.
- Support veteran patients to access dedicated health services.
- Undertake regular training and development to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant and better understand the needs of veteran patients.
Help for those serving or who have served
Benefits for you and your family:
Benefits and concessions for the armed forces, veterans and their families – Citizens Advice
Help for Heroes:
https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/
Urgent Help for Veterans:
Urgent help for veterans – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Veterans Gateway:
Advice and support for veterans & ex-forces | Veterans’ Gateway (veteransgateway.org.uk)
The Salvation Army:
SAAFA:
Op Courage:
Op Courage – Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (veteranaware.nhs.uk)
VCN: