NHS Armed Forces Health

Dawn is a former RAF nurse and now an NHS cancer nurse specialist. She told us about the connection between her two roles. Visit militarystepintohealth.nhs.uk to find out more about NHS opportunities for veterans #ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesWeek

Anthony's experience in prison, as a veteran and coping with complex PTSD helped him help others. Find out how #OpNOVA supports veterans in contact with the justice system: forcesemployment.org.uk/programmes/op-… and about #OpCOURAGE: nhs.uk/opcourage #ArmedForcesWeek #PTSDAwarenessDay

Diabetes can lead to sight loss — but screening helps protect your vision. People with diabetes are invited for regular eye checks to help spot problems early. Missed your last appointment? Contact your GP or local screening service. ➡️ nhs.uk/tests-and-trea…

The choices that most people want were choice of time of the appointment, choice of booking method, and choice of face to face or remote. However, far fewer people actually received these choices. bit.ly/4lySQzZ

That's a wrap on #ArmedForcesWeek - thank you to the members of the Armed Forces community who let us share their experiences this week.

John supports fellow veterans get the physical health and wellbeing support they need. Visit nhs.uk/oprestore to find out more #ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesWeek

Flo* told us what it means to her and her fiancé - as a same-sex couple - to be accepted by the Armed Forces Community #PrideMonth #ArmedForcesDay

We're showing support for LGBT+ members of the Armed Forces community this #PrideMonth and #ArmedForcesDay

Army Veteran Ryan encourages you to say you served this #ArmedForcesDay - so your GP can help you access the right services and support including #OpRESTORE. Visit nhs.uk/oprestore to find out more #ArmedForcesWeek

Ryan supports his fellow veterans with their physical health and wellbeing in his #OpRESTORE role. Visit nhs.uk/oprestore to find out more about how #OpRESTORE could help you or a veteran you know #ArmedForcesDay #ArmedForcesWeek

Gregg Stevenson MBE - Former Army Royal Engineer Commando, #OpCOURAGE North Lived Experience Lead @CNTWNHS and Paralympic Rowing Champion - speaks about the importance of #OpCOURAGE for veterans. @MidsOpCOURAGE @BSMHFT Visit nhs.uk/opcourage for more info #ArmedForcesDay

Happy #ArmedForcesDay to our Armed Forces community - those currently serving, our veterans, their families, our NHS colleagues who serve and have served, those who provide care to the community and of course, all of our Armed Forces patients.

With help from #OpCOURAGE, Tony found support from people who understood military life. Visit nhs.uk/opcourage to see how #OpCOURAGE can support you or someone you know from the Armed Forces community #PTSDAwarenessDay #ArmedForcesWeek

As Armed Forces Week comes to a close, we thought we better introduce you all to the Op RESTORE team! Our team work across England, and we’re all a part of the Armed Forces Community. We are a friendly, understanding team that just get it. For more info: imperial.nhs.uk/our-services/o…

Ed started working in mental health @CNTWNHS after leaving the Royal Marines. PTSD is just one of the mental health and wellbeing related conditions #OpCOURAGE supports the Armed Forces community with. Visit: nhs.uk/opcourage #PTSDAwarenessDay #ArmedForcesWeek

Steve Plunkett, a veteran Royal Marine, saw human suffering that had a profound impact on his life and he was diagnosed with PTSD. #OpCOURAGE helped him reclaim his future. Visit nhs.uk/opcourage for more info #PTSDAwarenessDay #ArmedForcesWeek

Anthony, a veteran Royal Marines Bugler, was diagnosed with complex PTSD last year. He's learnt a lot about PTSD as an #OpCOURAGE volunteer and shares stories in a safe space with fellow veterans. Visit nhs.uk/opcourage for more info #ArmedForcesWeek #PTSDAwarenessDay

It's brilliant to hear we are making a difference to Veterans experiences of healthcare & to their lives, especially throughout #ArmedForcesWeek! A huge thank you to Sarah* for sharing her feedback with us. Find out more about #OpRESTORE here: imperial.nhs.uk/our-services/o…

We honour those who have served and commit to supporting them beyond service.  The NHS Veterans Rehabilitation Project helps veterans access the care they deserve.  Find out more: veteranaware.nhs.uk/veterans-rehab…  #NHSVeteranAware #SaluteOurForces

Sarah wants to help her fellow veterans with their mental health and wellbeing this #ArmedForcesWeek and #PTSDAwarenessDay. PTSD is just one of the mental health and wellbeing related conditions #OpCOURAGE supports the Armed Forces community with. Visit: nhs.uk/opcourage