We are very proud to say that we have achieved accreditation as a “Veteran Aware” Trust. This means that we have been recognised as being committed to helping to drive improvements in NHS care for people who serve or have served in the UK armed forces and for their families.
As well as improving the care of veterans, as a "Veteran Aware" Trust we aim to remove barriers to the employment of veterans and actively identify ways in which the organisation can support career opportunities for them.
A veteran is defined as any person who has been a member of the British Armed Forces for any length of time. All veterans are entitled to priority access to NHS care (including hospital, primary or community care) for service-related conditions associated with their time in the armed forces. They may also have very different skills and experiences, which could benefit the NHS from an employment perspective. The NHS needs to do more to actively encourage veterans to pursue these opportunities and as a “Veteran Aware” Trust we will play our part in doing this.
For more information please click the following link to view a Patient Information Leaflet SWH 05983 Veteran Aware NHS Trust.
To refer a Veteran patient for additional support from military charities who work with SWFT, please complete this form for single point of access for Veteran support services and email OPMU@swft.nhs.uk. We can help with financial advice/ support, mental health and wellbeing, housing, mobility, loneliness and more.
Please visit Veteran Aware for more information or email OPMU@swft.nhs.uk.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is officially registered a Pride in Veterans Standard Organisation.
As a veteran-focused Trust we want to ensure proactivity in making the whole Armed Forces community feel confident accessing services and support, being assured they will be treated with dignity, respect and understanding.
Referral form to be completed by staff.
Trust staff - are you a member of the Armed Forces Community? This encompasses individuals who have served in the Armed Forces, Reservists, and individuals affiliated with the Armed Forces, including military family members and dependants. If so, email OPMU@swft.nhs.uk and join the Staff Armed Forces Network and be a part of influencing change and improvement.
