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.
Specialist support for veterans
Eastwick Park Medical Practice has been accredited as an armed forces veteran friendly GP practice.
We have a dedicated clinician, Dr Amie Dawson, who has specialist knowledge of service-related health conditions and veteran-specific health services. We are committed to helping veterans get the best care and treatment.
Veterans’ Gateway
Veterans’ Gateway puts veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help them.
You can contact Veterans’ Gateway 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 0808 802 1212
Blind Veterans UK
Blind Veterans UK helps ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss. Anyone with a service record and a vision impairment can apply for support. For further information, call 0800 389 7979 or visit the website.
Other organisations that could help you
There are a number of other NHS services and charity groups that work in our area.