Doctors sign up to help veterans in need scheme

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.' 

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