The NHS VCHA Veteran Aware Annual Conference 2025 is set to take place on Wednesday 17 September 2025 from 10am-4pm at The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC).
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The NHS VCHA Veteran Aware Annual Conference 2025 is set to take place on Wednesday 17 September 2025 from 10am-4pm at The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC).
Read moreNHS England are encouraging Armed Forces organisations to connect with their recently launched Department of Health Social Care and NHS England engagement, Change NHS: A health service fit for the future, the findings of which will help to inform a 10 year health plan.
Read moreKing Edward VII’s Hospital has received the NHS Veteran Aware accreditation in time for its 125th anniversary this month, reaffirming its long-standing dedication to the military community.
Read moreThe Poppy Factory has been shortlisted for the Military and Civilian Health Partnership Award at the HSJ Awards, recognising an outstanding contribution to healthcare and health improvement for the Armed Forces community.
Read moreThe government has launched a campaign to help improve veterans’ access to healthcare services, and opened applications to the £2.52 million Veterans Mobility Fund.
Read moreThe first impact report from the NHS England Armed Forces Healthcare Commissioning Team and its Patient and Public Voice Group (PPV Group) is now available.
Read moreA collaboration between the King’s Centre for Military Health Research, King’s College London and School of Humanities, University of Bristol as part of the project: Preparing the body and mind for war in the ancient and modern armed forces.
Read moreIn 2023, the Armed Forces PPV Group, The Drive Project and the NHSE Armed Forces Team collaborated to make a podcast about Armed Forces Health.
Read moreThe NHS is rolling out an expanded mental health support service for Armed Forces veterans, as a survey found that more than half find it difficult to speak up about mental health issues.
Read moreAnalysis of UK armed forces veteran population data from Census 2021, and spouses and children of veterans living in the same household, covering general health, disability and unpaid care by personal characteristics.
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