Rivermead Gate Medical Centre is an accredited Veteran Friendly GP Practice.
We are proud to support our Armed Forces community. Our accreditation shows we can deliver the best possible care and treatment for patients who have served in the armed forces.
As a Veteran Friendly GP Practice we:
- Have a clinical lead for veteran health
- Ask patients ‘Have you served?’ to identify veteran patients
- Support veteran patients to access dedicated health services
- Undertake specialist training to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant
View our Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited Practice certificate
Let a member of staff know if you, or your spouse/partner, have ever served in the UK armed forces. This will help us best support your care needs.
The Royal College of General Practitioners runs the scheme in partnership with NHS England.
Find out more on the Royal College of General Practitioners website.
Support for the Armed Forces community including veterans and their families
COURAGE provides specialist care and support for Service-leavers, Reservists, Veterans and their families. Their experts understand the Armed Forces and military life and are either from the Armed Forces community or highly experienced in working with Serving personnel, Reservists, Veterans and their families. They will work with you to make sure you get the right type of specialist care, support, and treatment.
The service can be contacted directly for self-referral, by GP referral, a charity or by someone else, such as a family member or friend.
For more information on Mental Health Support for Veterans, Service Leavers and Reservists visit the NHS website
Read the Patient charter: our commitment to you as a veteran of the UK Armed Forces
Download the Top Tips for Veterans leaflet
Go to the NHS website for more information on how the NHS can help if you’re in the British armed forces or are a veteran, a reservist or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served.
