If you are an ex-member of the UK ARMED FORCES, have ever served in the SERVICES either as a Regular or Reservist, then it is important that you inform your GP.
Anyone who has served is known as a ‘Veteran’ regardless of whether their service was ‘active’ or when it was they served.
It is important that your DEFENCE SERVICE MEDICAL RECORD is linked to your civilian medical record.
There are certain referral pathways and services that are offered specifically to ‘veterans’ but this cannot be done if your GP doesn’t know about you.
Being flagged as a veteran means you are more likely to receive specialist veteran care and consideration, and GPs can refer you to specialist veteran services if you need them
Please download, complete and take this form to your GP or ask a friend or family member to do this for you. The receptionist will ensure it is dealt with correctly.