The government has launched a new programme, backed by £1.8 million in funding over three years, to provide specialist training for NHS staff across England. The initiative is designed to help healthcare professionals better identify and support the specific needs of veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families, creating opportunities for suppliers with expertise in armed forces community care and training.
The programme will be rolled out nationally to equip NHS workers, including GPs, doctors, nurses, and therapists, with the skills to provide more personalised care. The training will focus on recognising the unique health challenges faced by the armed forces community, such as physical injuries sustained in service and mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder. This creates a direct requirement for the procurement of specialised training services, educational materials, and potentially digital learning platforms.
Businesses and third-sector organisations with a proven understanding of military culture and veterans’ affairs are well-positioned to engage with this initiative. The delivery model, which will involve regional trainers working to embed support across the NHS, suggests a decentralised approach that could provide opportunities for both national and local service providers. The Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), which has led the drive to accredit every NHS trust in England as ‘Veteran Aware’, will be a key partner in the programme’s implementation.
This national training plan supports all NHS bodies in demonstrating their commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and will create a sustained demand for services that help trusts maintain their ‘Veteran Aware’ status. The £1.8 million fund represents a clear opportunity for suppliers to bid for contracts to deliver training and consultancy that address the specific requirements outlined by the government. The programme aims to ensure that the estimated two million members of the armed forces community do not face disadvantage when accessing healthcare, thereby establishing a new, long-term market for expert service providers in the sector.
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