Military veterans and ex-forces

If you're a veteran or ex-forces, please let us know. This will help us to give you the best possible care. Your GP may ask to see your military medical records; this will be kept confidential.

As well as giving you care, your GP may suggest you visit a specialist health service, or an armed forces charity. You'll be able to speak to people who:

• understand military life
• are from the armed forces community, or work closely with them
• will work to get you the care you need.

You can also read the NHS guide to healthcare for the armed forces community.

OP Restore: Physical Health

The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service is an NHS service that supports individuals who have served in, or are leaving, the UK Armed Forces and have continuing, physical health injuries and related medical problems attributed to their time in the Armed Forces.

OP Courage: Mental Health

Find mental health information and support for veterans, service leavers, reservists, families and carers