We Are a Veteran Friendly GP Practice
Urmston Group Practice is officially recognised as part of the Royal College of General Practitioners’ (RCGP) UK Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accreditation Scheme. This accreditation reflects our commitment to providing high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of military veterans and their families.
As a Veteran Friendly Practice, we aim to create a welcoming and supportive environment for veterans, ensuring they feel valued and understood. Our dedicated clinical lead, Dr Twigden, is supported by staff members who are trained to assist and provide guidance to our veteran patients.
All practice staff have completed Veteran Awareness training and are knowledgeable about the support and resources available to veterans.
If you are a veteran or know someone who could benefit from our support, please get in touch. It is our privilege to care for those who have served.
Information and Resources for Veterans and their families
Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service – https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/our-services/op-restore
Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/
- Combat Stress 24/7 Helpline 08001381619
- 24 hour Mental Health Helpline 0800 323 4444
- Digital and online support and education service
- Government Support for military and defence personnel and their families
- Government Support for veterans and their families
- Veterans UK Veterans UK provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement.
- Veterans Gateway The Veterans’ Gateway service is the first point of contact for veterans and their loved ones. Their expert help covers welfare areas including housing, mental wellbeing, finances, and more.
- Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
- Armed Forces Independence Payment Information about an additional allowance for service personnel and veterans who have been seriously injured as a result of service on or after 6 April 2005
- Veterans Welfare Service The Veterans Welfare Service provides a professional help and advice service to veterans or anyone supporting a veteran, their families and dependants.
Trafford Veterans https://www.traffordveterans.org/
Trafford Veterans was set up in 2015 to provide peer support and outreach in the Borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester. We run a number of activities and encourage people to share their hobbies and skills to form new projects and groups.
Working in partnership with Sale United FC, we are establishing a hub in Trafford that will be used as a place of support for the veterans and emergency service community. It is close to good transport links, so that people can easily drop in for advice, activities or just for some company, have a chat and a cup of tea and be with like-minded people
Trafford Veterans Armed Forces & Emergency Breakfast Club
Sharks Forces
At Sale Sharks Foundation, we proudly run a program dedicated to supporting service personnel, veterans, and their families in enhancing their physical and mental well-being. Our mission is to foster a welcoming community, provide essential support, and offer guidance and opportunities that promote better health, employment prospects, and overall quality of life.
If you would like more information on our programme, please register your interest here and one of our team will contact you directly within 3-5 working days.
For more information, visit https://www.salesharks.com/foundation-1/sharks-forces-2/