Veteran Support
Ashington House is a registered veteran-friendly GP Practice.
The Armed Forces Covenant is the promise from the nation that those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved. There principles are enshrined in law. NHS in England has an impressive number of initiatives to support the military community.
The Op Community is the single point of contact for families and carers of current and former Armed Forces personnel living in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
The OpCommunity mailbox and telephone line will be monitored every weekday between 9am and 5pm.
To get in touch, call 0330 236 6211, send an email to bswicb.afspoc@nhs.net
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is also available in Swindon to provide support to veterans. The DMWS is able to provide support to:
- Have better experiences of healthcare and recover from illness quicker
- Feel less stressed and anxious
- Access financial support to reduce the stress of money
- Feel less lonely and more connected to their communities
- Enjoy positive relationships with families and friends
- Find and stay in safe housing
- Overcome alcohol and drug misuse
- Access treatment for mental health illnesses such as PTSD
- Stop thoughts of taking their own life
- Find meaningful employment or volunteering after service
To access support from the DMWS click here.