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 October and December 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 October and December 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 October - December 2025
October 2025
Accredited
Independent healthcare providers and hospices
Rowcroft Hospice
Veterans Welfare Group
Re-accredited
Independent Healthcare providers and hospices
St Catherine’s Hospice
NHS TRUSTS
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
November 2025
Accredited
Independent healthcare providers and hospices
St Michael’s Hospice (Hereford)
Re-accredited
INDEPENDENT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND HOSPICES
Primary Integrated Community Services Ltd
NHS TRUSTS
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Tees
(North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
December 2025
Accredited
Independent healthcare providers and hospices
Wakefield Hospice
Re-accredited
NHS trusts
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
See the full lists of accredited and re-accredited organisations here.