Armed Forces Veteran Support

We are an Armed Forces veteran

friendly accredited GP practice.

We are proud to be an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice, meaning we are committed to understanding and supporting the health needs of those who have served in the UK Armed Forces.

What this means for you

As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician with specialist knowledge of military-related health conditions and veteran-specific services.

This helps us to:

Understand the unique health needs of veterans
Provide more personalised care
Signpost to appropriate support services
Help ensure you receive the right care, at the right time

Let us know if you have served

If you have served in the UK Armed Forces, please let us know.

This information allows us to:

Record your veteran status on your medical record
Ensure you are supported appropriately
Refer you to specialist services if needed

You can let us know by:

Telling a member of our reception team
Email us at Cricketfield.admin@nhs.net
Speaking to your GP or nurse
Updating your details through our online services

Additional support for veterans

There are a number of services available to support veterans, including physical health support, mental health services, rehabilitation services, and community organisations.

If you would like help accessing any of these, please speak to a member of our team.