Billingshurst Surgery are proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community.
If you have ever served in the armed forces, either as a regular or reservist, even for only one day then please let the Surgery know so that we can make sure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and when you ever need it.
We want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively identifying and supporting your health needs.
As a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice, our team:
- Recognises the importance of identifying veteran patients within our community
- Understands the unique health needs that veterans may have
- Strives to provide veterans with the very best care and support
- Knows about the specialist veteran healthcare services that exist
- Undertakes regular training and development to ensure we’re able to deliver the very best care to veterans in our community and meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant
Did you know that veterans have access to additional referral pathways if you are needing onward care. In many cases this means you can be seen quicker than traditional NHS pathways.
Support for patients
Op Restore
Op RESTORE is an NHS England initiative providing specialist care for Armed Forces veterans with physical health issues which may be attributable to their service. It offers coordinated assessment, rehabilitation, and onward referral through regional veteran healthcare pathways, ensuring timely access to expert support and recovery-focused multidisciplinary care.
Op Courage
Op COURAGE is the NHS mental health service for veterans, reservists, and service leavers. It offers specialist, military-aware support for conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, providing assessment, therapy, and ongoing care through dedicated regional teams that understand military culture and transition challenges.
Sussex Armed Forces Network
The Sussex Armed Forces Network is a partnership of NHS, local authorities, charities, and armed forces organisations. It works to improve health, wellbeing, and support for serving personnel, veterans, and families across Sussex through coordinated care pathways, awareness training, and collaboration between civilian and military services.
