How the Armed Forces and NHS are teaming up for veteran healthcare

A network of healthcare professionals from within the military and National Health Service are aiming to improve services for veterans.

With more than half of NHS trusts in England and Wales already achieving the status of being 'Veteran Aware', the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance is now focused on the continuous improvement of healthcare in those areas.

By the end of next year, the alliance says there is a real chance every NHS Trust in England and Wales will be providing better healthcare for the whole forces community.

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