The Trust is accredited as Veterans Aware by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance, holds the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and is signed up to Step into Health, which supports veterans to work in the NHS.
We have a number of Armed Forces Champions across the Trust - many of them who have also served in our Armed Forces.
The Trust will identify veterans or serving personnel that come into the hospital who can then be referred for additional support. Our focus is to find those that need support in our community and to empower them to access the help that they need.
Anyone who has served can identify themselves as a veteran and/ or ask to be contacted by one of our Armed Forces Champions.
A veteran is anyone that has served at least one day in the armed forces both regular and reservist.
You can help staff by identifying yourself as a veteran when you book in or are admitted.
As a veteran you may be entitled to priority treatment if your medical condition is related to your time in service.
The Trust continues to run its popular Veterans Coffee Mornings in the Louise Hamilton Centre, supported by a range of veterans' services.
Find out more about local meetings, support groups and events for veterans by clicking the button below.
