Will the Minister outline the tailored support currently available for veterans in the Welsh NHS?
Veterans NHS Wales provides dedicated Veteran therapists in each health board area providing specialist outpatient care for veterans with mental health problems, such as PTSD. It can also help signpost veterans and their families to other support they may require.
The Veterans and Reserves Mental Health Programme continues to support referrals and self-referrals. It is available to all ex-Service personnel (including Reservists) and provides access to consultants with the knowledge and skills of a military background.
WHC (2008) 051 ‘Priority Treatment and Healthcare for Veterans’ asks GPs to consider when making referrals whether, in their clinical opinion, priority treatment may be appropriate as the patient’s condition relates to military service.