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Referrals and Access

The following is taken from national elearning and the wording could be added to your referrals:

Ex service personnel
“As this patient is a military veteran and his (or her) current condition may be related to military services, this referral should be considered for priority treatment under the rules set out in the Commissioning Board Mandate, NHS constitution and Armed Forces Covenant”

Reservist
“As this patient is a current Reservist and his (or her) current condition is affecting his/her capacity to undertake military service, this referral should be considered for priority treatment under the rules set out in the Commissioning Board mandate, NHS constitution and Armed Forces Covenant”

Family member
“As this patient is the spouse/child of currently serving military personnel his(or her) current condition should be considered for priority treatment under the rules set out in the Commissioning Board Mandate, NHS Constitution and Armed Forces Covenant. Due to moving of the family they should not be disadvantaged.”

  • Chavasse Clinic Referral Form Completed forms should be returned to Booking Hub, Elliot House, Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE
  • Covering letter to MoD re access to records
  • Subject Access Request form
  • London and South East Veterans Mental Health Service Referrals
  • Blind Veterans Application form Can also be used for those who have been injured in their role in the emergency services.
    • Resource Folder

    Each Service Champion with the Armed Forces Network has been given a hard copy of a Resource Folder.

    The Resource Folder contains all the national and local information relating to reports and services for the Armed Forces community The contents from that have now been uploaded to the website and you can now access the same resources online for both the National and Network wide and the Sussex Specific Information.

    Primary Care Resources

    The Network has produced promotional resources which can be used by GP practices on their patient information systems. This has been prepared for you to download as either a Powerpoint show (PPSX) or as a Windows Media Video (WMV).