Castle Partnership is proud to be Armed Forces Veteran Friendly accredited.
We hope you find the following resources helpful. Please register with us online or at reception if you are an Armed Forces Veteran so that we can update your records.
We also ask that patients consent to joining our Veterans register so that we can be aware of their previous service.
The Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) aims to improve NHS care for the Armed Forces community by supporting trusts, health boards and other providers to identify, develop and showcase the best standards of care.
To date, 37 hospital trusts have been accredited as ‘Veteran Aware’, having demonstrated their commitment to eight core manifesto standards, including signing the Armed Forces Covenant, raising awareness of veterans’ healthcare needs among staff, and establishing links with local support providers.
View our accreditation certificate (PDF). Find more information and helpful resources in our wellbeing centre.
Other useful resources
Out of hours support
Samaritans
Access to confidential emotional support for feelings of distress, despair or suicide thoughts.
Phone
116 123
Website
samaritans.orgBig White Wall
A safe online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. Free for serving personnel, veterans, family members and carers.
Website
Big White WallShout
a crisis text support service for people in the military community who are struggling and need immediate support to get through a crisis.
Text
CONTACT to 85258Forces line
For serving personnel, former members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Phone
0800 7314880NHS 111
To access information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living following the link to NHS Choices.
Website
NHS 111Veterans UK
Seek information on claiming AFCS, Armed Forces Independence Payment, medical discharges and pension forecast requests.
Website
Veterans UK