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Healthcare case studies: Understanding Armed Forces needs

Healthcare - Understanding Armed Forces needs

July 18, 2024

Re-assessment of local needs Following the closure of RAF Cottesmore and the establishment of Kendrew Barracks (an Army base), Rutland County Council identified the need to reassess its health offer to the new Armed Forces Community. The Council’s Armed Forces Officer and Public Health team worked with local units to conduct a health needs assessment […]

Veteran-friendly accreditation for GP practices

Healthcare - Understanding Armed Forces needs

July 18, 2024

In response to concerns identified by the Armed Forces Community and associated groups, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) and the UK Government conducted research into ways to better equip GPs with the knowledge to serve the veteran community and their families in their local area. Research identified that it was difficult to identify […]