Here at St Luke’s, we are proud to be Veteran Aware, as credited by the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise that patients from military backgrounds tend to feel better understood, and more at ease, when the care and support they receive acknowledges the service they have given their country, and the language and routines with which they are familiar. It is for this reason that we are committed to delivering personalised, respectful, and informed care to the Armed Forces community which includes regular and reservist personnel, veterans, spouses and families.

In Plymouth, 8.4% people, have previously served in the Armed Forces. This is more than double the number compared to the England average of 3.8%. Being an Armed Forces and Veteran Aware organisation involves sharing good practice and linking with local services for the Armed Forces Community, while raising staff awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Please let us know if you have ever served in the UK Armed Forces, are you a reservist, or a member of the Armed Forces community.

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Please find below some useful links to local and national services:

Improving Lives Plymouth veterans and family hub offering social and mental health support and signposting.

NHS services for veterans living in England can be found here.

Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.

The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service is an NHS service providing specialist care and treatment to veterans who have physical health problems as a result of their time in the armed forces.

Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an independent charity providing medical welfare to those who have, and continue to, serve on the frontline.

SSAFA can help provide practical, financial and emotional support for service personnel, veterans and their families.

The Royal British Legion helps members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families.  They support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round. Their support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.

Help for Heroes believes that every member of our Armed Forces community should have the opportunity to live well after service. They provide veterans with carefully tailored and holistic support for their physical and mental health, along with their welfare and social needs.

Battling On Community Interest Company supports members of the Armed Forces community who are struggling to make the transition from military to civilian life.

The Naval Children’s Charity is dedicated to improving the Wellbeing and Development of Naval Children and Young People

Plymouth Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club (AFVBC) is a welcoming and supportive community hub for serving personnel and veterans of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army, and Royal Air Force.

The Advocacy People is an independent charity dedicated to empowering individuals by providing free, confidential advocacy services.

The Forces Employment Charity provides life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and children.

Combat Stress provides clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.

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