Veteran Friendly Practice!
Medlock Medical Practice are proud to be an accredited Veteran Friendly GP Practice and to support our veteran community.
As a verteran Friendly GP practice we:
- Ask patients ‘Have you served in the Armed Forces?’ to help identify veteran patients.
- Support veteran patients to access dedicated health services.
- Undertake regular training and development to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant and better understand the needs of veteran patients.
- We are aware that sometimes veterans find it difficult to access services in the NHS, but as a Veteran Friendly Practice we understand some of the specific health needs that vetreans have.
Accreditation certificate MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE.pdf
5. Top tips leaflet for the veteran.pdf
Charities
Walking with the Wounded 0161 205 9287
Helps support vulnerable vetreans to re integrate back into society and sustain their independence. At the heart of this is employment. They recognise the inherent skills of our armed service personel and biuld on these strengths.
RAFA - Royal Air Forces Association 0800 018 2361
When someone in the RAF family needs help, the charity they turn to is the Royal Air Forces Association. Whatever their need, they can rely on RAFA every step of the way to give practical assistance, expert advice and emotional support.
Royal British Legion - Veterans Gateway 0808 802 1212
The new Veterans Gateway from Royal British Legion is the first point of contact for veterans seeking support. They put veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best palced to help with the information, advice and support they need - from health care through to housing.
We regulary have our Veteran Community at our staff meetings to ensure the education is up to date and correct.
If you are a veteran patient, please let us know that you have served so that we can make sure that we understand your health needs and ensure you are getting the best possible care.
