Doctors sign up to help veterans in need scheme

DOCTORS are signing up to become '˜veteran friendly' under a new national scheme backed by the NHS to improve medical care for former members of the armed services.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Aug 2018, 15:56 BST
Updated 31st Aug 2018, 17:16 BST

Extra support for ex-military personnel will be offered by GPs who sign up to the scheme in a bid to help those who face additional challenges when they return to civilian life.

Dr Mike Brookes, a North Yorkshire GP who served in Iraq, came up with the idea. He said: '˜I could see how pivotal a GP practice could be at identifying ex-service personnel to help ensure they receive the right care and treatment.' 

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Portsmouth GP Dr Elizabeth Fellows added: '˜Ex-forces personnel may have additional needs when accessing healthcare.' 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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