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MoD announce veterans will be given access to specialist treatment at Headley Court (11 May 2016)

Date: 11/05/2016
Duncan Lewis, Legal News Solicitors, MoD announce veterans will be given access to specialist treatment at Headley Court

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that a group of amputee veterans are the first non-serving personnel to attend a clinic at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) at Headley Court.

Headley Court is now open to veterans as well as serving officers – the first six former serving personnel have been seen at the Veterans Complex Prosthetic Assessment Clinic, following referrals from their current NHS centre.

The referrals for veterans have been made on a case-by-case basis, with all those seen having experienced amputation-related complications.

The Defence Medical Services have worked closely with BLESMA and other service charities, in order to ensure the widest possible engagement with service veterans to inform them of the initiative.

While veterans’ healthcare remains the responsibility of the NHS, they now have access to DMRC staff at Headley Court, who over the last decade have acquired extensive experience in managing the rehabilitation of military casualties with complex trauma injuries.

The new initiative mirrors the tertiary referral system within the NHS, where one hospital can refer a patient to another hospital, if necessary.

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said:

“These men and women have made enormous sacrifices to keep Britain safe – this is about making sure they get the best possible treatment.

“At a time of relatively low levels of serious injury among Armed Forces personnel, it is vital that defence rehabilitation personnel maintain and develop prosthetic skills for any future conflicts.

“It is therefore mutually beneficial for MoD clinicians to see complex prosthetic cases on a regular, predominantly outpatient basis.

“The new programme will also develop existing collaboration with the NHS, to ensure that knowledge and best practice are shared to the benefit of all parties.”

Health minister Ben Gummer added:

“This government is committed to providing world-class prosthetics and support for our brave veterans.

“Extending access to the facilities at Headley Court will mean more veterans are able to benefit from the very best treatment and care.”

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