We are officially accredited as a veteran friendly GP Practice.
Being accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners means we can better identify veterans and collect data we can use to improve future health provision.
It also means that the NHS is better able to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, which says Armed Forces community, including veterans, should face no disadvantage in accessing health services.
Understanding the needs of our veterans will help us identify their healthcare needs better.
If you are an armed forces veteran, please let us know!
Who are Veterans?
A veteran is someone who has served in the British Armed Forces (Regular or reserved) for at least one day. Veterans also include any member of the Merchant Marine who has served in a war zone. This includes crew from convoys in World War 2 and more recently in the Falklands conflicts and Gulf wars. By telling us that you’re a veteran, we can make sure that you get the care you need.
Additional Support
Access more information from the Suffolk Armed Forces Covenant below:
Find support for UK armed forces veterans and their families, including help with finance, healthcare, employment, housing, social care and more on the Veterans’ Gateway: