Veterans: Mental Health Services
(asked on 7th December 2020) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on improving mental health support for veterans who have recently been discharged.
This question was answered on 7th December 2020
The provision of veterans' mental healthcare is the responsibility of the NHS in England and the Devolved Administrations. Where Personnel leaving the Armed Forces have an enduring need for mental healthcare, we work in partnership with the NHS to ensure continuation of care. The MOD's Departments of Community Mental Health initiative remains accessible for up to six months after discharge, to help veterans during their transition period.