Dorset, Health & Lifestyle | Posted on August 28th, 2024 | return to news
Help offered to Dorset military veterans
Dorset HealthCare, which has been accredited as a Veteran Aware Trust, helps veterans struggling with physical or mental health.
With more than 58,000 military veterans living in Dorset, South West England has the country’s highest proportion of veterans.
And now once again, Dorset HealthCare has been accredited as a Veteran Aware Trust – and is urging any former military personnel struggling with physical or mental health issues to seek help.
The Trust’s deputy chief executive, Dawn Dawson, said: “I am very proud we have again been recognised for the care and support we can offer to anyone in the armed forces community who may experience health problems.
“This demonstrates the passion of our staff across the service and shows members of the local armed forces community that we are here for them when they need us.”
As well as healthcare, the service helps people to access support around social care, housing, welfare and employment issues.
The team visits veteran groups across Dorset on a weekly basis, helping to combat loneliness and isolation, and also works with GP surgeries to raise awareness of the help available.
Major (retired) Andy Gritt, the team’s clinical and operations manager, said: “It’s vitally important that ex-armed forces personnel are well supported, and we want them to know we are here for them every step of the way.”
Visit the Dorset HealthCare website or email dhc.dorset.veterans@nhs.net.
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