Little Common and Old Town Surgeries are accredited Veteran Friendly GP Practices.
We are proud to support our Armed Forces community and being Accredited shows that we are able to deliver the best possible care and treatment for patients who have served in the armed forces.
As a Veteran Friendly GP Practice we:
- Ask patients ‘Have you served?’ to identify veteran patients
- Support veteran patients to access dedicated health services
- Undertake specialist training to meet the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant
Please click here to see our Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited Practice certificate Veteran Friendly Practice Accreditation Certificate
Let a member of staff know if you, or your spouse/partner, have ever served in the UK armed forces so that we can best support your care needs.
The Veteran Friendly Practices accreditation scheme is run by the Royal College of General Practitioners in partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement.
If you require help and advice for mental health, bereavement, physical health, addiction, social care or employment, please see below;
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Counselling
Can provide support to military families following bereavement, including practical information, dealing with the media and what support can be expected from the military after a death in service. Offices in Pulborough, Brighton and Eastbourne.
Winston’s Wish
Bereavement support programme for children and young people from military families across the UK affected by the death or life limiting illness of a parent or sibling.