Greenwich Hospital has awarded a grant of £19,822 to PTSD Resolution to provide specialist mental health treatment for 22 Royal Navy and Royal Marines veterans, reservists and their families over the next year.
The grant will fund the full clinical pathway, from initial registration through assessment, treatment and 12-month follow-up, helping beneficiaries access specialist care and achieve lasting recovery.
Founded in 2009, PTSD Resolution has treated more than 5,000 veterans, reservists and family members across the UK and is accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Quality Network for Veterans Mental Health Services (QNVMHS). Last year, the charity supported 633 clients, with 11% of whom were from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines community. Its evidence shows that 82% of clients who begin therapy complete treatment, while 66% of those presenting with PTSD achieve clinical recovery.
A former Royal Marines Colour Sergeant who served for 22 years, completing operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, described his experience:
"The treatment was great and I really felt at ease with the therapist. I'm in a good place now, although I still get some thoughts of the past, but I feel I can deal with them. Don't think it's weak or unmanly to get help. Don't bottle things up. I did that for years. The minute I approached PTSD Resolution, I felt at ease. I should have done it years ago."
The funding reflects Greenwich Hospital's ongoing commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of those who have served, ensuring members of the Royal Navy community can access timely, effective support for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related mental health conditions.
Deirdre Mills, Director of Greenwich Hospital, said:
"Supporting the health and wellbeing of Royal Navy personnel, past and present, lies at the heart of Greenwich Hospital's mission. Through this funding award, we are helping to ensure that veterans experiencing mental ill-health can access timely and effective care when they need it most. We look forward to seeing the positive difference this partnership will make for those receiving vital care, and for the families who stand beside them."
Charles Highett, CEO of PTSD Resolution, said:
"We are genuinely grateful for the trust Greenwich Hospital has placed in us through this award. Last year, PTSD Resolution treated 82 Royal Navy and Royal Marines clients, an increase of 80% on the previous year. With demand continuing to grow, this grant will fund treatment for 22 veterans, reservists and family members, enabling them to access prompt support and recover from PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
"The award is significant because it is the first grant Greenwich Hospital has made to PTSD Resolution. We look forward to building a long-term partnership that helps more members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines community rebuild their lives and fulfil their potential."
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PTSD Resolution provides mental health support for UK armed forces veterans and families.
PTSD Resolution is a UK charity that provides free mental health support for veterans, reservists, and their families struggling with trauma from military service or other life challenges.