Towcester Medical Centre is proud to be a Veteran Accredited Practice
As a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice, our team:
- Recognises the importance of identifying veteran patients within our community
- Understands the unique health needs that veterans may have
- Strives to provide veterans with the very best care and support
- Provides priority access to care for conditions related to your service
- Knows about the specialist veteran healthcare services that exist
- Undertakes regular training and development to ensure we’re able to deliver the very best care to veterans in our community and meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant
If you’re a veteran patient, please do let us know that you have served so that we can make sure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and when you ever need it.
You can learn more about the accreditation and how it supports veteran patients, here: rcgp.org.uk/veterans
Mental Health Support for Veterans
Reserves Mental Health Programme (Ministry of Defence)– Mental health assessment and treatment in close working with NHS
– GP Referral
– Self-Referral only in exceptional circumstances Combat Stress
– Mental health hotline for veterans and families
– Call: 0800 138 1619 (24hrs, 365days) Togetherall
– Online support from a trained counsellor
– 24/7 Service
– Supportive community, conversation forums and free resources
Physical Health Support for Veterans
Op RESTORE– Specialised NHS physical health service for serving personnel, reservists and veterans
– Help with continuing physical injuries and related medical problems from time in the armed forces
– GP Referral Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans (IPC4V)
– Personalised care for veterans with long-term physical, mental or neurological health conditions or disability
– Work with local health and social care to provide personalised care
– GP Referral Veterans Welfare Service
– 1:1 welfare support for veterans and families
– Call veteran welfare centre
Disability Support for Veterans
Disablement Services Centre (DSCs)– Specialist prosthetic and rehabilitation support for veterans who have lost limb during service
– GP Referral Veteran’s Prosthetic Panel
– DSCs apply for funding for a prosthetic limb on your behalf Blesma
– Work closely with NHS and MOD to provide advise and support to veterans who have lost a limb, eye or use of sight during military service Blind Veterans UK
– Rehab services, practical advise and emotional support for veterans with loss of sight
Financial Support for Veterans
Veterans UK– Free support for serving personnel, reservists, veterans and families
– Urgent helpline
– Help in accessing support from government, local and charity organisations
– Fund compensation scheme payments