Veteran friendly GP practice

Birchwood and Sollershott Surgeries are 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 (name to be supplied)
  • 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 (To be supplied)

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.

Useful contacts

Togetherall is a safe, anonymous online community offering mental health support for the armed forces community. It is open 24/7 with trained professionals available at all times for residents of Hertfordshire. It is free to all members of the UK military (regular and reservists), veterans and family members aged 16 and over.  Register at www.togetherall.com

The Hertfordshire Armed Forces Community Local Support Helpline can provide support and advice on care as well as community based social support. For example, liaising with other organisations on your behalf to assist with continuity of care or providing advice, guidance and support on how to use the NHS as well as directing you to the people and organisations within the community that can help. The helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Telephone: 07908 209912

Email: hcns.HWE-AFCfamiliesveterans@nhs.net

Further information

You can find out more information about support for armed forces veterans on the Hertfordshire Heroes website. This has details of local groups and organisations that can support veterans, and their carers, with everything from emotional and peer support (such as veterans breakfast clubs) to jobs, skills and training, and applying for housing and schools.

Date published: 20th September, 2023
Date last updated: 11th March, 2024