UK pledges £3.8m to boost NHS veteran care and restore war memorials
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has promised to help NHS staff provide tailored care to the Armed Forces community. She made this pledge on Remembrance Sunday in 2023. Meanwhile, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has allocated £2 million to restore and maintain local war memorials across the UK.
Many former military personnel do not reveal their veteran status to NHS staff, leading to missed opportunities for relevant services. To address this, the government is investing £1.8 million over three years to train NHS staff in identifying patients with service backgrounds. This initiative aims to improve NHS treatment for both veterans and current servicemen and women.
The funding will support the repair and conservation of local war memorials, ensuring these important symbols of remembrance are preserved for future generations.
The government's plans aim to enhance NHS care for the Armed Forces community and preserve the nation's war memorials. The new training program will help NHS staff better support veterans, while the £2 million funding will ensure local war memorials remain a fitting tribute to those who served.
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