UK Armed Forces and veterans to get better NHS health help with new staff training

NHS launches £1.8m project to improve veteran healthcare

A new NHS training scheme launched this week will see doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff across England receive specialist training to better identify and support patients from Armed Forces backgrounds. The initiative, backed by £1.8 million over three years, is designed to ensure serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families receive more personalised and informed care. The programme, developed by NHS England and the Ministry of…

UK Armed Forces and veterans to get better NHS health help with new staff training

Thousands of veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families are to receive better healthcare in recognition of their service

New NHS programme boosts health support for Armed Forces community

A major £1.8 million training initiative across English NHS trusts will equip staff to identify and support veterans, reservists and their families, marking every trust as ‘Veteran Aware’ NHS England, alongside the Ministry of Defence and Department of Health and Social Care, has launched a new nationwide programme to strengthen healthcare for the Armed Forces community. Backed by £1.8 million, the initiative will train NHS staff across England …

NHS launches new programme for veterans

NHS launches new programme for veterans Polly Jones 10 November, 2025 NHS launches new programme for veterans 10 November, 2025 The government has launched a new training programme for NHS staff to give personalised care to members of the armed forces and veterans.NHS workers will receive dedicated training to help them identify patients with an armed forces backgrounds and provide the right support.GPs, doctors, nurses, therapists and manage…

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