In March, we were delighted to be present as the final three NHS trusts in London signed the Armed Forces Covenant. UCLH Barts Health The Hillingdon Hospitals came together to sign along with Colonel Wilkinson from the Honourable Artillery Company.

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Many congratulations to colleagues at @bhamcommunity for achieving Veteran Aware accreditation and thank you, for your commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community!

My team and I are very proud to announce that the 'At Your Side' suicide bereavement guides for the Armed Forces community are now available on Suicide Bereavement UK's website suicidebereavementuk.com/armedforces/ Please spread the word. Thank you. #AtYourSide

The children of Armed Forces personnel can experience a unique set of challenges, including when accessing healthcare. Little Troopers has resources to help the #NHS to support military children.  littletroopers.net/little-trooper…
#AskTheQuestion #VeteranAware NHS Armed Forces Health

Meeting the needs of the Armed Forces community depends on knowing who and where they are, and how they access services and support.

We want to know, when accessing public services, have you been asked if you or an immediate family member has served in the Armed Forces?

It's not too late to join us for our Professional Drop In session... register here for the link: tinyurl.com/yx5a25c7
#veteransfamilies #armedforcescommunity #bettertogether

Calling all NHS Veteran Aware trusts, do your staff know about Op NOVA? Op NOVA is an NHS service supporting veterans in England who come in to contact with the justice system. Find out more here: forcesemployment.org.uk/programmes/op-…

Guy's and St Thomas' Occupational Therapists with the Proximie Lens.
Clinical treatment of a patient is part of the NHSE 'AF into AHP' online event.....
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Curious about the Armed Forces Covenant? 🤔 Our Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns, John, breaks it down!

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Wishing all those celebrating, from across the NHS and UK Armed Forces, Eid Mubarak from everyone in the Veteran Aware team. NHS Armed Forces Health
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📸In 2021, researchers from King's Centre for Military Health Research embarked on a project to collect and showcase photographs from families within the UK Armed Forces community. cobseo.org.uk/through-the-le…

Next week we have our professional drop in. If you are working with Veterans and their families, we would love you to come along, please register here: tinyurl.com/yx5a25c7
#armedforcescommunity #veteransfamilies

🤔Know someone who has served in the Armed Forces who is looking for a new career?

The answer could lie with the NHS.✅

🗣️'@nhsengland's campaign offers new & rewarding opportunities to service leavers looking for a career within our health service.'

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'If I can do it, then everyone else can too.'

After leaving the Army, Ashely found a career he loves in the NHS as a Critical Care Dietitian. Find out how we're encouraging more veterans to join the NHS. england.nhs.uk/2024/04/nhs-la…

Tell your GP practice if you’ve ever served in the UK Armed Forces. It could be relevant to your health and means you’ll get the support that’s right for you. Find out more at nhs.uk/veterans

#OpNova provides proven, specialist support to veterans in the justice system, working with police, probation teams and local services to improve outcomes and build stronger, more resilient communities. loom.ly/8w3xb3U #Veteran #Police

We know that military staff & families face unique challenges such as regular deployments, having to live apart and frequent moves. If you’re serving in the Royal Air Force, SSAFA's Social Workers and Personal & Family Support Workers are there to help ▸ ssaf.as/16G

Great thanks to Mark Gibbs and Jamie Ashton for their dedicated service to the Armed Forces Advocate secondment. Handing the Armed Forces support baton onto the PALS team, we wish them well. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Suzie Cro RM

Do you know about Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing service?
Did you know veterans can self refer or be referred by a healthcare professional? Find out more: nhs.uk/opcourage

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Excellent to see this BBC News (UK) piece following successful accreditation last week! Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…