Priority Treatment for Veterans
A veteran is defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in HM Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Navy Seafarers and Fishermen who have served in a vessel at a time when it was operated to facilitate military operations by HM Armed Forces. In accordance with the Armed Forces Covenant, ‘Veterans receive their healthcare from the NHS, and should receive priority treatment where it relates to a condition which results from their service in the Armed Forces, subject to clinical need. Those injured in Service, whether physically or mentally, should be cared for in a way which reflects the Nation’s moral obligation to them whilst respecting the individual’s wishes. For those with concerns about their mental health, where symptoms may not present for some time after leaving Service, they should be able to access services with health professionals who have an understanding of Armed Forces culture’.
New patients are asked at point of registration if they are a veteran, however if you are an existing patient who has not given us this information, please let us know so we can mark your medical record accordingly.
Local Veteran Support Groups
Veterans in communities Hyndburn veterans drop-in – Uni8 18 Accrington Arndale, Union Street, Accrington
Information and advice Friday 10am to 3pm.
Contact details:
Telephone: 01706 833180
Website: Hyndburn Areas - Veterans In Communities
They also have a Facebook page which is updated regularly called – Veterans In Communities Hyndburn
Main site; Veterans In Communities, 12 Bury Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5PL Phone: 01706 833180