Veterans

What does being a Veteran Aware Hospital mean?

For you, our staff

If you would like us to, we can record your veteran/reservist status in the Electronic Staff Records (ESR).

• We are committed to the wellbeing of our veterans and have dedicated information on LINK, our internet, available once you have computer access, signposting for help and support for veterans and their families (search “veterans” ).
• We have a dedicated HR reservist policy.
• We are part of the Employer Recognition Scheme and are committed to supporting the Armed Forces family.

For patients

• We are committed to recording veteran status in our patient record system (EPR).
• We are committed to understanding the needs of veterans in terms of health and wellbeing and have relevant information on LINK, our intranet, available once you have computer access. 
• We are committed to signposting veterans and their families to specialised support and have a dedicated information.
• NBT has signed the Armed Forces Covenant as an individual NHS Trust and as part of a partnership with Bristol City Council. We are active members of the Armed Forces Covenant Partnership Groups in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.

If you would like to help improve the experience of veterans at NBT please get in touch by email at veteranaware@nbt.nhs.uk.