NHS VCHA Veteran Aware Annual Conference 2025 – save the date!

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).

With the theme “Raising The Bar Higher,” the conference aims to demonstrate progress and impact, share best practices, and continue building collaborative partnerships to improve healthcare for the Armed Forces community. It also seeks to raise standards across the NHS and our partner organisations for all by fostering innovation and excellence in care.

This annual event will showcase the achievements of the Veteran Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) and the NHS Veteran Aware accreditation, made possible through the dedication of NHS trusts, independent care providers, hospices, charities, and advocates. Together, they are driving improvements in healthcare support for the Armed Forces community.

Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking keynote speakers, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities, all designed to encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Further details, including the full programme, keynote speakers, and registration information, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Stay updated by visiting the event page, following @NHSVeteranAware on social media, or contacting rnoh.vcha@nhs.net. Join the conversation online using #NHSVeteranAware.

In the meantime, get inspired by watching last year’s event highlights on YouTube!

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