Welcome to Episode 1 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast. This series aims to help you – the Armed Forces community - access the plethora of NHS services available.    

Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families. 

Today we take some time to introduce the AF PPV itself. The AF PPV stands for the Armed Forces Patient and Public Voice group and in this episode we explore some of the important work that it does.   

In today’s episode the host Alice Knight-Driver is joined by: Nicky Murdoch, Chair of the AF PPV; Kate Davies Director of Health and Justice, Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Referral Centres for NHS England; and Tom Fox, Veteran, Director of Thoughtify Mental Health training and a member of the AF PPV. 

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast. This series aims to help you – the Armed Forces community - access the plethora of NHS services available.    
Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families.   
Today we take some time to introduce the AF PPV itself. The AF PPV stands for the Armed Forces Patient and Public Voice group and in this episode we explore some of the important work that it does.   
In today’s episode the host Alice Knight-Driver is joined by: Nicky Murdoch, Chair of the AF PPV; Kate Davies Director of Health and Justice, Armed Forces and Sexual Assault Referral Centres for NHS England; and Tom Fox, Veteran, Director of Thoughtify Mental Health training and a member of the AF PPV.    
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Welcome to the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast, a series that aims to help you - service leavers - access the plethora of NHS services available.


Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and
provision for forces families.

Welcome to the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast, a series that aims to help you - service leavers - access the plethora of NHS services available.
 Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families.

Armed Forces Patient and Public Voice Health Podcast

Welcome to the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast, a series that aims to help you - service leavers - access the plethora of NHS services available.
Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and
provision for forces families.

Welcome to the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast, a series that aims to help you - service leavers - access the plethora of NHS services available. Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families.

Today we take some time to introduce the AF PPV itself. The AF PPV stands for the Armed Forces Patient and Public Voice group and in this episode we explore some of the important work that it does.

Episode 1 - The Armed Forces Patient and Public Voice

Welcome to Episode 2 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast. This series aims to help you – the Armed Forces community - access the plethora of NHS services available.  

Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families. 

Today we look at medical provision within the military and how to negotiate leaving service in terms of ongoing care.  

In today’s episode the host Alice Knight - Driver is joined by: Dr Jonathan Leach, NHS England Medical Director for Armed Forces and Veterans Health; Paul Findlay, National Volunteering Manager at the Football Association, Surgeon Commander Kate King, a Royal Navy GP. 

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/

Welcome to Episode 2 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast. This series aims to help you – the Armed Forces community - access the plethora of NHS services available.  
Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families.  
Today we look at medical provision within the military and how to negotiate leaving service in terms of ongoing care.  
In today’s episode the host Alice Knight - Driver is joined by: Dr Jonathan Leach, NHS England Medical Director for Armed Forces and Veterans Health; Paul Findlay, National Volunteering Manager at the Football Association, Surgeon Commander Kate King, a Royal Navy GP. 
<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/">https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/</a>

Today we look at medical provision within the military and how to negotiate leaving service in terms of ongoing care.

Episode 2 - Military Medical experience and leaving

Welcome to Episode 4 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast. This series aims to help you – the Armed Forces community - access the plethora of NHS services available.  

Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families. 

Today we focus on physical health, covering medical discharge, chronic conditions, and simply keeping on top of things.  

In today’s episode the host Alice Knight - Driver is joined by: Shehan Hettiarachy, Chair of NHS England Clinical Reference Group for Armed Forces, NHS Surgeon; Teresa Griffiths, Former Commanding Officer of Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court and Managing Director of The Drive Project; and Gregg Stevenson, Mental Health Practitioner, Veterans High Intensity Service North, Op Courage. 

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/

Welcome to Episode 4 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast. This series aims to help you – the Armed Forces community - access the plethora of NHS services available.  
Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families.  
Today we focus on physical health, covering medical discharge, chronic conditions, and simply keeping on top of things.  
In today’s episode the host Alice Knight - Driver is joined by: Shehan Hettiarachy, Chair of NHS England Clinical Reference Group for Armed Forces, NHS Surgeon; Teresa Griffiths, Former Commanding Officer of Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Headley Court and Managing Director of The Drive Project; and Gregg Stevenson, Mental Health Practitioner, Veterans High Intensity Service North, Op Courage. 
<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/">https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/</a>

Today we focus on physical health, covering medical discharge, chronic conditions, and simply keeping on top of things.

Episode 4 - Physical Health

Welcome to Episode 5 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast. This series aims to help you – the Armed Forces community - access the plethora of NHS services available.  

Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families. 

Today we focus on mental health, and how it inevitably intersects with physical health. Not all veterans will suffer with mental ill health relating to service - you do not need to have served to face mental challenges - and so in this episode we cover everything from PTSD to anxiety and stress. 

In today’s episode the host Alice Knight - Driver is joined by: Dr Dan Barnard, Doctor in Clinical Psychology and Specialist in Complex PTSD - clinical lead for NHS Veterans Mental Health Service; Tom Fox, Director at Thoughtify Mental Health Training; and Jo Jukes, Mental Health advocate for suicide prevention. 

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/

Welcome to Episode 5 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast. This series aims to help you – the Armed Forces community - access the plethora of NHS services available.  
Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and provision for forces families.  
Today we focus on mental health, and how it inevitably intersects with physical health. Not all veterans will suffer with mental ill health relating to service - you do not need to have served to face mental challenges - and so in this episode we cover everything from PTSD to anxiety and stress. 
In today’s episode the host Alice Knight - Driver is joined by: Dr Dan Barnard, Doctor in Clinical Psychology and Specialist in Complex PTSD - clinical lead for NHS Veterans Mental Health Service; Tom Fox, Director at Thoughtify Mental Health Training; and Jo Jukes, Mental Health advocate for suicide prevention. 
<a href="https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/">https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/</a>

Today we focus on mental health, and how it inevitably intersects with physical health. Not all veterans will suffer with mental ill health relating to service - you do not need to have served to face mental challenges - and so in this episode we cover everything from PTSD to anxiety and stress.

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