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His Majesty's Armed Forces Veterans

The nations soldiers, sailors and airmen put their bodies and minds in harm's way for us. We are pleased to give a little back by being an armed forces accredited GP surgery.

Pioneer staff have extra training and awareness of veteran services. If you are a veteran please tell us. We cant offer you specialist referral and support if we don't know you have served.

If you believe a physical or mental illness is in any part attributed to your service please make this clear when you consult with our team.

The NHS has a duty to deliver on a number of health commitments in relation to the Armed Forces community (service personnel (regular and reserves), their families and veterans), which are set out in the Armed Forces Covenant and the NHS Constitution.

The Armed Forces Covenant

  • The Armed Forces community should enjoy the same standard of, and access to healthcare as that received by any other UK citizen in the area they live.
  • Family members should retain their place on any NHS waiting list, if moved around the UK due to the service person being posted.
  • Veterans should receive priority treatment for a condition which relates to their service, subject to clinical need.
  • Those injured in service should be cared for in a way that reflects the nation's moral obligation to them, by healthcare professionals who understand the Armed Forces culture.

Where else can I get help?

This directory lists organisations that provide support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families: Find support for veterans and their families - GOV.UK

Combat Stress

Combat Stress provide clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.

Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes offers help for veterans, their relatives, reservists, and people who worked under UK command to make a success of life in the civilian world. You don’t have to have served in a conflict, and it’s never too late to ask for support.