Our continued commitment to improving NHS care for veterans

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) has been re-accredited as Veteran Aware in recognition of its commitment to improving NHS care for veterans, reservists, members of the armed forces and their families.

Major Dan Brooks smiling at the camera with a banner behind which says We have integrity

LYPFT’s Veteran Aware accreditation comes from the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) and was originally given to LYPFT in 2021. LYPFT is part of a growing number of NHS Trusts gaining this accolade.

The re-accreditation acknowledges the Trust’s continued commitment to a number of key pledges, including:

  • Ensuring that the armed forces community is never disadvantaged compared to other patients, in line with the NHS’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant,
  • Training relevant staff on veteran specific culture or needs,
  • Making veterans, reservists and service families aware of appropriate charities or NHS services beneficial to them, such as mental health services or support with financial and/or benefit claims, and
  • Supporting the armed forces as an employer

Dr Sara Munro, Chief Executive, said: “It is hugely rewarding to receive national recognition of the hard work that LYPFT and its staff are doing to better serve the needs of the armed forces and veterans, and their families, within our community.

“We are so proud of the commitment we have made to our brilliant staff, who deliver the services, recognising the skill sets and experiences that our ex-forces staff bring to the Trust.”

OpCourage

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is proud to host Op COURAGE services as part of the North of England team. Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service provides specialist care and support for those due to leave the armed forces, reservists and those who’ve already left. Developed by veterans, for veterans, Op COURAGE is available across England.

These services can provide a range of treatment and support regardless of when you left the armed forces. This includes recognising the early signs of mental health issues and providing access to early treatment and support, as well as treatment for complex mental health difficulties and psychological trauma. Patients can also be helped with employment, finance, reduction in substance misuse or other addictive behaviours, housing, and social support.


Page last updated: 12th Jul 2024 4:22pm