Littleborough Group Practice takes a personal interest in all our patients who are Military Veterans or those who identify themselves as ex-forces. 

The Practice Manager who herself is a Veteran and was a medic in the Royal Air Force and served in Iraq and Kosovo understands some of the challenges Veterans face.  The Practice is aware of a number of local services available in the local community.

Op Courage is a "veterans" mental health transition, intervention and liaison service.  This is a specialist service for ex-armed forces veterans and service personnel who are approaching discharge to support and recongise the early signs of mental health. 

For further information please visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage  If you would like to be referred you can do this by either contacting them direct 0800 652 2867 or email VTILS@cntw.nhs.uk

For more information on NHS services for veterans please visit the NHS website www.nhs.uk.armedforceshealth 

Thursdays 9am - 10.30 Rochdale Breakfast Club

Rochdale Town Hall Bistro OL16 1AB

VIC outreach 10.30-noon

Number 1 Riverside Rochdale OL16 1UB

Useful Contacts

Veterans in communities 01706 833180

Veterans Gateway quick and easy first point of contact for whatever support is needed 0808 802 1212 www.veteransgateway.org.uk

Royal British Legion - 0808 802 8080

SSAFA - 01722 260 462 Lancashire@ssafa.org.uk

The Samaritans 01282 694929

Mental Health Helpline 0800 915 4640

Royal Air Force Association 0800 018 2361

Veterans UK Free Helpline 0808 1914 218