We've put some small files called cookies on your device to make our site work.
We would also like to use google translate cookies and analytical cookies to understand how our site is used and improve user experience. Analytical cookies send information to Google Analytics.
Let us know your preference. We will use a cookie to save your choice. Before you make your choice you can read more about our cookie policy.
You can change your cookie settings at any time using our cookie policy.
We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP Practice
This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, at The Verwood Surgery we:
Have a clinical lead for veteran health - Dr Rathika Thangavel
Ask patients "Have you served?" to identify veteran patients
Support veteran patients to access dedicated health services
Undertake specialist training to meet the health commitment of the Armed Forces Covenant
This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.
If you are a veteran patient, please let us know that you have served so that we can make sure that we understand your health needs.
Top tips for veterans
The Veteran Friendly Practices accredication scheme is run by the Royal College of General Practioners (the RCGP) in parternship with NHS England and NHS Improvement. The RCGP and the NHS have developed a leaflet to help ex-forces patients to get the most from your GP. Please follow this link to download and view a copy of the leaflet:>>
Op COURAGE: the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.
Our veteran patients have free access to Togetherall - Togetherall is a safe anonymous online community where members can share what’s on their mind, take comfort reading the thoughts of others or browse the many resources available.
Togetherall provides:
A supportive online community – moderated by professionals at all times (BACP members or equivalent)
An anonymous space, free from stigma or judgement.
A safe place to talk at any time of the day or night.
A library of self-help materials, including structured online courses on topics such as managing depression, improving sleep and a ‘managing PTSD’ course, which has been specifically designed to support the Armed Forces.
The Togetherall service is free for veterans and can be accessed immediately through a computer or mobile device at www.togetherall.com
Connection to advice and support for veterans and their families
The Office for Veterans' Affairs provides a directory on the government's website.This resource allows you to find organizations that provide support to veterans and their families.You can filter the results by location and the type of support needed, such as physical and mental health, financial support, housing, and employment.
