Emma speaks to Royal College of GPs veterans clinical champion Dr Emily Brookes, about the health needs of military veterans and their families, and what general practice can do to support these groups of patients.

Emily talks about the specific health challenges veterans are more likely to face, from physical conditions like hearing loss and musculoskeletal issues to a higher prevalence of mental health conditions - and the common barriers that prevent veterans from seeking help.

She explains how the RCGP’s Veteran Friendly Accreditation scheme can help practices improve care for these patients and some of the services and support that is available to veterans.

Emily has 20 years of experience as a military GP in both the Army and the RAF and she also talks about what these roles involved and why she followed this career path.

This episode was presented by GPonline editor Emma Bower. It was produced by Czarina Deen.

Useful links

RCGP veterans’ health hub

RCGP veterans elearning module

Become a veteran friendly accredited practice

Op COURAGE

Op RESTORE

Full list of resources and organisations that support veterans from gov.uk

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