NHS launches ‘Op Courage’ veterans’ mental health service
Armed forces veterans suffering a mental health crisis will receive specialist care as part of a new Op Courage service.
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8 March 2021
Doctors, nurses and other NHS staff will work with military charities to provide therapy, rehab services and, in extreme cases, inpatient care to hundreds of former soldiers, sailors and RAF personnel each year.
Those needing urgent help will receive a same day referral.
The “high intensity” treatment has already been trialled in some areas and will be rolled out across the country by next month as part of Op Courage, which brings together specialist services for veterans.
A former Royal Marine who attempted suicide twice has urged veterans suffering a mental health crisis to make use of a new service launched by the NHS.
Doctors, nurses and other NHS staff will work with military charities to provide therapy, rehab services, and in extreme cases inpatient care, to former soldiers, sailors and RAF personnel each year as part of the new Op Courage service.
NHS England said those needing urgent help will receive a same-day referral.
@NHSEngland announces Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. The new name for dedicated #NHS veterans mental health services that provide care & support for Service leavers, reservists, veterans & their families #OpCouragehttps://t.co/UpWEniVwRmpic.twitter.com/RNWGSeUifG
Royal Navy, Army and RAF veterans get new NHS mental health service for England
Op Courage is a service that promises a same day referral for those needing urgent help
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