The NHS, along with independent healthcare providers and hospices across England, is proud to recognise the organisations that achieved Veteran Aware accreditation or re-accreditation between January and May 2025. This growing network of healthcare providers continues to demonstrate unwavering commitment to delivering personalised, respectful, and informed care to the Armed Forces community.
Whether newly accredited or successfully re-accredited, these NHS trusts, independent healthcare providers, and hospices have shown that supporting veterans, serving personnel, reservists, and their families is a lasting priority. Accreditation through the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) is a mark of quality, signalling that these organisations actively uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant and are committed to continual improvement.
To achieve or maintain Veteran Aware status, organisations must meet core standards, including identifying and supporting patients with an Armed Forces background, appointing Armed Forces Champions, and working closely with military charities and local support networks. Re-accreditation reflects continuous quality improvement.
We have met key standards to be
- We understand and are compliant with the Armed Forces Covenant.
- We have a clearly designated veterans and Armed Forces champion.
- We identify veterans and Armed Forces community status to ensure they receive appropriate care.
- We train and educate our staff about the needs of veterans and Armed Forces community.
- We have established links to appropriate nearby Armed Forces community services.
- We will refer veterans and Armed Forces community to other services as appropriate.
- We raise awareness of veterans and Armed Forces community.
- We support, as an employer, the UK Armed Forces.
We extend our sincere thanks and congratulations to all who achieved accreditation or re-accreditation between January and May 2025. Your dedication strengthens a national movement that continues to grow and evolve – ensuring the Armed Forces community receives the understanding and support it deserves.
Organisations accredited / re-accredited January - May 2025
January 2025
Accredited
Independent healthcare providers and hospices
Dorothy House Hospice
Re-accredited
NHS trusts
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Foundation Trust
February 2025
Accredited
Independent healthcare providers and hospices
Mode Rehabilitation
North Hampshire Urgent Care
Re-accredited
NHS trusts
East London NHS Foundation Trust
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
March 2025
Accredited
Independent healthcare providers and hospices
360 Ambulance Services Ltd
HealthHero (Medvivo)
St Wilfrid’s Hospice
Re-accredited
NHS trusts
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humberside NHS Foundation Trust
April 2025
Accredited
NHS trusts
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Independent healthcare providers and hospices
Nuffield Parkside
Thames Hospice
Re-accredited
NHS trusts
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
May 2025
Accredited
NHS TRUSTS
North London NHS Foundation Trust (merger)
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (merger)
Independent healthcare providers and hospices
Practice Plus Group, Southampton Hospital
Practice Plus Group, Portsmouth Hospital
St Clare Hospice
Re-accredited
NHS trusts
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
See the full lists of accredited and re-accredited organisations here.