ARE YOU A MILITARY VETERAN?
Who is defined as a veteran? A veteran is someone who has served in the armed forces for at least one day in the regular or reservist forces. There are around 4.5m veterans in the UK,
When servicemen and women leave the armed forces, their healthcare is the responsibility of the NHS.
All veterans are entitled to priority access to NHS hospital care for any condition as long as it's related to their service, regardless of whether or not they receive a war pension.
Veterans are encouraged to tell their GP about their veteran status in order to benefit from priority treatment if appropriate. Health related issues for Veterans can manifest in a number of ways.
IF YOU ARE A MILITARY VETERAN, PLEASE LET RECEPTION STAFF, YOUR GP OR NURSE KNOW SO WE CAN UPDATE YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS.
GREATER MANCHESTER - THE MILITARY VETERAN' SERVICE
They provide support to ex-service personnel for conditions including depression, alcohol and substance misuse, anger problems and post-traumatic stress disorder.
If you would like to get help, get in touch via:
Telephone: 0300 323 0707
email: the.mvs@nhs.net
Online: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/military-veterans
Or follow on:
Twitter: @MVS_GM
Facebook: Military Veterans Service Greater Manchester