Military Reservists

You will need to ensure that your Reservists status is known to your GP surgery.

The NHS has a code for Reservists, this code flags to GPs and other NHS services that you are a military Reservist and, as such, can be supported through the Covenant. One aspect of this is, subject to clinical need, a member of the Armed Forces can be prioritised for treatment.

The NHS is responsible for nearly all the community, general practice and hospital services for Reservists and the families of Reservists.

The Veterans and Reserves Mental Health Programme (VRMHP)  (formerly the Medical Assessment Programme) provides mental health assessments for veterans and reservists who have concerns about their mental health as a result of service.