Interests and Ideas - Health and Welbeing
This area of the website provides ideas and interests for Association members. Clicking on any of the images takes you to the appropriate website where you can attain further detailed information.
Veterans' Wellbeing Assessment and Liaison Service (VWALS)
The Royal British Legion Veterans' Wellbeing Assessment and Liaison Service (VWALS) service offers advice on managing your wellbeing and gives you the opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns about experiences with others who have served in the military and may be struggling to settle back into civilian life.
NHS healthcare for veterans
subject to clinical need and not entitling you to jump the queue, all veterans are entitled to priority access to NHS care (including hospital, primary or community care) for conditions associated to their time within the armed forces (service-related).
MOD launches Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
The Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, was launched by the Government in July 2017 and is an innovative strategy to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the Armed Forces, their families, veterans, and Defence civilians.