Calling all UK GP practices: are you part of the Veteran Friendly GP Practice accreditation scheme?

There are 2.2 million Armed Forces veterans in England. Studies suggest veterans may be less likely to seek help if they feel their healthcare professional won’t understand their health needs.

The Veteran Friendly GP Practice accreditation scheme supports practices to deliver the best possible care and treatment for patients who have served in the Armed Forces. It also provides important reassurance to veterans that a practice understands their specific health needs and can support them.

Nearly 1,100 GP practices are now accredited through this scheme and the simple process starts with the completion of a short form.

The Veteran Friendly GP Practice accreditation scheme is run by the Royal College of General Practitioners in partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement. Find out more at rcgp.org.uk/veterans

Armed Forces Healthcare briefing, Nov 2021

 

To read the full Briefing notes, Click Here

The Ripple Pond

F is For Finance

E is for Education

 

NHS Scotland: How does your weekly drinking add up?

It's recommended that you don't drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week, spread out over at least 3 days, to keep the risks from alcohol low. This is the same for both men and women.

But what does that look like for you?

Whether you’re into craft beer, a fruity cider fan or prefer a lager, it’s important to know how those units can add up. Whatever your choice, drinking six pints equals the recommended weekly limit of 14 units. 

Find out more at count14.scot

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

MOD Drinkaware Campaign

 

Grief Works App Launched Today

The Charity for Civil Servants are now able to provide all civil servants, past and present, with access to Grief Works - an app that can help manage experiences of grief.

Click HERE to download the App​

Turn2Us

Turn2us helps people in financial need gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and other financial help – online, by phone and face to face through our partner organisations.

www.mailchi.mp/turn2us

Family Lives - Supporting Families

 

Need to talk to someone about family life?

People contact Family Lives about stages of a child's development, issues with schools, and parenting/relationship support. Family Lives also respond when life becomes more complicated and provide support around family breakdown, aggression in the home, bullying, teenage risky behaviour and mental health concerns of both parents and their children.​

You can talk to Family Lives over the phone, via email or online from your phone, tablet or laptop. This service is free and confidential.

https://www.familylives.org.uk