Elmwood Medical Centre
Tel: 0141 6392478 Fax: 0141 6396708
3 Elmwood Avenue , Newton Mearns G77 6EH
0131 550 1561 office@veteransscotland.org.uk
Health and Wellbeing
Many of us leave the Services with long-term injuries; mostly physical, but sometimes psychological. And the system in civilian life is much more complicated than turning up to sick parade and then doing as you are told. But while it often takes much longer than we have been used to, it doesn’t need to because the NHS has promised to fast-track Veterans with service-related conditions.
The first thing you will need to do when you leave the Services is find a GP; you will find most GPs in Scotland in this section. If you don't currently have a doctor, use the GP locator to find one in your area.
Apart from the NHS, there are many Veteran-focussed charities ready to help, so make use of them if you need to. You will find their details here too, so please explore this section; it has a lot to offer.
Treatment within the NHS in Scotland for a service related condition.
Under long-standing arrangements since 1953, war pensioners were given priority NHS treatment for the conditions for which the received a war pension or gratuity, unless there was an emergency case or another case that demanded clinical priority. Recognition of the unique obligations and sacrifices made by those who have served continues to exist.
Under the terms of the Armed Forces Covenant, veterans should face no disadvantage when accessing NHS treatment as a result of military service, compared with the civilian population. Special consideration may be appropriate for those with conditions related to service.
Further information is available via the link Here
Scotland's Service Directory
Through Scotland's Service Directory you can find the names, addresses, opening times and service details for thousands of NHS services in Scotland. Further information is available via the link Here
NHS Self Help Guides
The NHS have produced a range of self help guides that cover a wide range of medical needs find out more here.
Healthcare support
Veterans First Point was developed by veterans to help ex-service men and women and their families adjust to civilian life. This includes help with:
- physical and mental health and wellbeing
- family and relationships
- housing
- socialising
- education
- employment
They have drop-in centres across Scotland. Find your nearest centre.
Phone: 0131 221 7090
Email: V1P.Scotland@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Combat Stress gives free specialist treatment to ex-service men and women for mental health and stress problems.
Phone: 0800 138 1619
Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Prosthetics services
The National Prosthetics Service (NPS) is Scotland's centre for designing and fitting prosthetic (artificial) limbs. If you've lost a limb due to your service in the armed forces and were not fitted with a prosthetic at that time, you can discuss a referral to the NPS with your local GP.
NHS24 Daylight programme
Daylight is a digital programme to improve #anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (#CBT) and is free for NHS patients based in Scotland. Available on both iOS and Android devices, you can find out more by visiting: trydaylight.com/nhsinform
Embank Medical Practice
Tel: 0845 3370710 Fax: 0122 1558169
Foresterhill Health Centre , Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB25 2AY
Eriskay House
Erskine Health Centre
Erskine Practice
Carol Watson – Practice Manager
Tel: 01382 458333 Fax: 01382 461833 Email: carolwatson@nhs.net
Arthurstone Medical Centre , 39 Arthurstone Terrace, Dundee DD4 6QY
Erskine Veterans Charity
As Scotland’s foremost provider of care for Veterans and their spouses, Erskine provides unrivalled nursing, residential and dementia care in our care homes. For Veterans in an earlier stage of life, we have 44 cottages for Veterans and their families, 5 assisted living apartments and 23 transitional apartments, creating a Veterans Village supporting beneficiaries of all ages. We assist younger Veterans who need help to begin the next chapter of their lives, offering social, recreation and training facilities at our Activity Centre and employment opportunities in partnership with Scotland Bravest Manufacturing Co.
Erskine’s strength lies in the very special blend of dedicated care, compassion and understanding we offer to residents and their families. Erskine supports nearly 1,000 Veterans each year; our homes provide Veterans with the companionship of like-minded people. Erskine not only care for our Veterans – we care about them. Our Service personnel display the highest levels of bravery and courage throughout the world, and it is only right that Erskine is there for them should they need support in the future.
Enquiries – Housing
Tel: 0141 812 1100
Bishopton , Renfrewshire PA7 5PU
Erskine Veterans Charity
As Scotland’s foremost provider of care for Veterans and their spouses, Erskine provides unrivalled nursing, residential and dementia care in our care homes. For Veterans in an earlier stage of life, we have 44 cottages for Veterans and their families, 5 assisted living apartments and 23 transitional apartments, creating a Veterans Village supporting beneficiaries of all ages. We assist younger Veterans who need help to begin the next chapter of their lives, offering social, recreation and training facilities at our Activity Centre and employment opportunities in partnership with Scotland Bravest Manufacturing Co.
Erskine’s strength lies in the very special blend of dedicated care, compassion and understanding we offer to residents and their families. Erskine supports nearly 1,000 Veterans each year; our homes provide Veterans with the companionship of like-minded people. Erskine not only care for our Veterans – we care about them. Our Service personnel display the highest levels of bravery and courage throughout the world, and it is only right that Erskine is there for them should they need support in the future.
Enquiries – Housing
Tel: 0141 812 1100
Bishopton , Renfrewshire PA7 5PU
Erskine Veterans Charity
As Scotland’s foremost provider of care for Veterans and their spouses, Erskine provides unrivalled nursing, residential and dementia care in our care homes. For Veterans in an earlier stage of life, we have 44 cottages for Veterans and their families, 5 assisted living apartments and 23 transitional apartments, creating a Veterans Village supporting beneficiaries of all ages. We assist younger Veterans who need help to begin the next chapter of their lives, offering social, recreation and training facilities at our Activity Centre and employment opportunities in partnership with Scotland Bravest Manufacturing Co.
Erskine’s strength lies in the very special blend of dedicated care, compassion and understanding we offer to residents and their families. Erskine supports nearly 1,000 Veterans each year; our homes provide Veterans with the companionship of like-minded people. Erskine not only care for our Veterans – we care about them. Our Service personnel display the highest levels of bravery and courage throughout the world, and it is only right that Erskine is there for them should they need support in the future.
Enquiries – Housing
Tel: 0141 812 1100
Bishopton , Renfrewshire PA7 5PU
Erskine Veterans Charity
As Scotland’s foremost provider of care for Veterans and their spouses, Erskine provides unrivalled nursing, residential and dementia care in our care homes. For Veterans in an earlier stage of life, we have 44 cottages for Veterans and their families, 5 assisted living apartments and 23 transitional apartments, creating a Veterans Village supporting beneficiaries of all ages. We assist younger Veterans who need help to begin the next chapter of their lives, offering social, recreation and training facilities at our Activity Centre and employment opportunities in partnership with Scotland Bravest Manufacturing Co.
Erskine’s strength lies in the very special blend of dedicated care, compassion and understanding we offer to residents and their families. Erskine supports nearly 1,000 Veterans each year; our homes provide Veterans with the companionship of like-minded people. Erskine not only care for our Veterans – we care about them. Our Service personnel display the highest levels of bravery and courage throughout the world, and it is only right that Erskine is there for them should they need support in the future.
Enquiries – Housing
Tel: 0141 812 1100
Bishopton , Renfrewshire PA7 5PU
Erskineview Clinic
Tel: 01389 872575
Erskineview , Old Kilpatrick G60 5JG