St Helens Armed Forces Covenant
Health
Sometimes it is not easy to find out about how to register with a doctor or dentist, or what services are available to the Armed Forces Community on the NHS.
- NHS healthcare for the Armed Forces community - lists all the specialist NHS Services available to the Armed Forces Community
- Veterans Welfare Service - Government support to help with the transition to civilian life, and advise on issues such as bereavement and disablement.
- Beacon Counselling Trust - support if gambling is causing issues for you and those around you, including self referral to a free counselling service
- NHS choices: find a GP, dentist, hospital, chemist or optician in St Helens - step by step on how to register you and your family.
- At Your Side - support for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community
Mental Health and Wellbeing - After serving in the Armed Forces, some people find it hard to adjust to civvy street. If you're struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, then Veterans In Mind is a local St Helens NHS service that is here to help.
Op COURAGE is a National NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Service developed with people who've served in the Armed Forces and experienced mental ill-health. Everyone at Op COURAGE is either from the Armed Forces or has experience of working with the military community. Whether you're due to leave the Armed Forces, are a reservist or have already left the military, this service can help.
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