Veterans

 

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Mile Oak Medical Centre is an armed forces veteran-friendly, accredited GP practice.

Learn more about what this means

Bereavement

Scotty's Little Soldiers

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people who have lost a parent serving in the British Armed Forces.

Visit the Scotty's Little Soldiers website

SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

Visit the SSAFA website

Mental Health

Support for war veterans

Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.

Visit the Gov UK website

HeadFIT

In the British Military, mental fitness is as important as physical fitness. To help give us all the perspective and help we need, use HeadFIT– Designed by the military, for the military.

Visit the HeadFIT website

Veterans' Growth

Their mission is to provide horticultural therapy to veterans facing mental health issues.

Visit the Veterans' Growth website

Physical Health

NHS Chavasse Clinic

They support our Armed Forces and commit to helping members of the armed forces community to have fair access to our services.

Visit the NHS Chavasse Clinic website

Blind Veterans UK

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss.

They provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to veterans regardless of how or when they lost their sight. They're here to help blind veterans regain their independence and live the life they choose.

Visit the Blind Veterans UK website

Armed Forces Network

The Armed Forces Network (AFN) started in Sussex in 2011 and is a multi-organisational group which includes members from the NHS, MoD, Armed Forces Reservists, Mental and Physical Health Clinicians, the Royal British Legion, SSAFA and other interested charities and organisations from across UK (i.e. police and local authorities).

Visit the Armed Forces Network website