{"id":529,"date":"2026-08-22T11:36:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T10:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/m91021\/?page_id=529"},"modified":"2026-08-22T11:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T10:36:55","slug":"veterans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/m91021\/veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"

When individuals leave the UK Armed Forces, it\u2019s important for them to register with an NHS GP practice and tell them they\u2019ve served. This means their GP can better understand their health, particularly any health problems relating to their time in Service.<\/p>\n

This does not always happen though, meaning some veterans may not be getting the support that is right for them, particularly in terms of benefitting from care and treatment from dedicated services, such as:<\/p>\n

Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists<\/a><\/p>\n

and<\/p>\n

Veterans, service leavers, and non-mobilised reservists<\/a><\/p>\n

NHS England, together with the Office for Veterans\u2019 Affairs, is running a campaign to encourage veterans to let their GP practice know they have served in the UK Armed Forces; it\u2019s important to \u2018say you served\u2019. It does not matter how long someone served for or when they left the Armed Forces, it\u2019s important that veterans let their GP surgery know this information, as it may be relevant to their health and care, now
\nor in the future.<\/p>\n\"C503adba\n

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Veterans Champion<\/h2>\n

Michael Pritchard is the dedicated Veteran Champion for Lockstown Practice.<\/p>\n

If you would like support or advice, please ask at Reception and they will put you in contact with him.<\/p>\n

Also, you can follow the link below for a list of organisations who may be able to support our Veterans and their families.<\/p>\n

Support for Veterans.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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