Supporting the Armed Forces Community and Cadets

Veterans who work or volunteer at KGH - Armed Forces National AccreditationThe University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) is made up of Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital. They are proud to support those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and their families. 

As Veteran Aware accredited hospitals, we are committed to ensuring that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and their families are not disadvantaged when accessing health services. 

We proudly support current employees who are reservists, cadets or veterans, and potential employees who have completed their service and are looking to join the NHS as the next step in their career.

General Support and Local Support

Armed Forces Compensation scheme – Royal British Legion Support

Army Hive - Information support to all members of the service community

Cobseo - Confederation of Service Charities

Defence Transition ServicesEmail: lpt.opcommunity@nhs.net 

Fighting with Pride - Supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+Veterans, service personnel and their families

Hounds for Heroes - Assistance dogs to those who served in His Majesties Armed Forces and Emergency Services who have become disabled through illness or injury

House of Commons Library - Recognition, support and compensation for Veterans

Mission Motorsport

OP FORTITUDE - Support pathway for those experiencing homelessness

OP NOVA - Support for those in contact with the justice system

The Armed Forces Covenant

The Forces Pension Society - Empowering members to make the best choices

Veterans Charity immediate needs support charity for Veterans who find themselves battling hardship & distress

Veterans Community Network provide one-to-one support through a network of trained Veteran Peer Mentors and Partnership working

Veterans Gateway Directory of services

Veterans UK Pensions, compensation, medals, badges & records

Walking with the wounded individualised support for veterans who are struggling