The OVA is working with NHS Armed Forces Health to raise awareness of the dedicated mental health pathway for veterans - Op COURAGE.

Find out more about the service from GPonline 👇

gponline.com/nhs-op-courage…

Earache? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment and some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

A service user from our London Op COURAGE: Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service was interviewed by @ITVNews

Larissa talks about her experience in the armed forces and the toll it took on her mental health.

Read more 👉 bit.ly/3xAxoqJ

NHS Armed Forces Health

The OVA has partnered with The Voice Newspaper and NHS Armed Forces Health to share the stories of Denis and Larissa, two veterans who found the help they needed through Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

Read here 👉 tinyurl.com/2u8j9u9s

'If I can do it, then everyone else can too.'

After leaving the Army, Ashely found a career he loves in the NHS as a Critical Care Dietitian. Find out how we're encouraging more veterans to join the NHS. england.nhs.uk/2024/04/nhs-la…

Tell your GP practice if you’ve ever served in the UK Armed Forces. It could be relevant to your health and means you’ll get the support that’s right for you. Find out more at nhs.uk/veterans

If you’re finding life difficult after leaving the Armed Forces and struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, Op COURAGE is here to help. It doesn't matter how long you served for or when you left. Available across England, visit nhs.uk/opcourage for information.

#OpNova provides proven, specialist support to veterans in the justice system, working with police, probation teams and local services to improve outcomes and build stronger, more resilient communities. loom.ly/8w3xb3U #Veteran #Police

If you have a long-term health condition, you could save money on your prescriptions.

A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save you money if you pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months.

Check your eligibility at nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc.

With the Easter bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p….

What is Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service and how can it help? Watch this video to find out more about this England wide service for those who've served in the UK Armed Forces: youtube.com/watch?v=q8G5In…

Menopause isn't a health condition, it’s a stage of life.

Improve your knowledge of the menopause and how it may affect you or someone you work with by completing our e-learning module. ➡️ e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/men…

Anyone worried they may be at risk of hepatitis C can order a confidential test online through our new website.

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If you’re finding life difficult after leaving the Armed Forces and struggling with your mental
health and wellbeing, Op COURAGE is here to help. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left. Available across England, visit nhs.uk/opcourage for information.

Hear from #OpRESTORE national clinical director Shehan Hettiaratchy who talks about Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service. Visit nhs.uk/oprestore for more information

Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service, is a bespoke NHS Armed Forces Health service for those with service attributable physical health needs.

Shehan Hettiaratchy explains how you can get referred to the service through your GP.

The NHS has now delivered on its ambition to open 15 specialist clinics to help more people like Matthew with gambling addictions.

Up to 3,000 patients each year with severe gambling addictions will be able to seek treatment from specialist teams. england.nhs.uk/2024/03/new-nh…

If you’re finding life difficult after leaving the
Armed Forces and struggling with your mental
health and wellbeing, Op COURAGE is here to
help; it doesn’t matter how long you served for
or when you left. Available across England,
visit ow.ly/5n0G50QU4wO for information.

In the past year, Op NOVA received 1201 referrals from 33 police services! Help us to reach out to more veterans in the justice system and allow this crucial service to help them, and their families, access to the services they need 👉loom.ly/8w3xb3U
#Veterans #OpNova

Tell your GP practice if you’ve ever served in the UK Armed Forces. It could be relevant to your health and means you’ll get the support that’s right for you.
Find out more at nhs.uk/veterans