Improving care for the Armed Forces community in England

By Jeremy Dunning

Message from the Editor

The Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA – https://veteranaware.nhs.uk/) has been accrediting NHS providers with Veteran Aware certification since the 2014 Chavasse Report, with the goal of accrediting all NHS and independent sector providers in England by early 2024. The author provides an update on the VCHA’s progress to date. A 5 minute read.

More than 1.8 million people living in England and Wales have reported as having served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces. Experiences will vary, but some things remain constant; service life is tough on your body, mind and on family life. And once you leave service, the healthcare you receive may not take into account of your needs or those of your family. We know, for instance, that many of our veterans may suffer from musculoskeletal issues (MSK) because of the nature of service, but the level of care you receive once you are transferred from Defence Medical Services to the NHS can be variable…

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