Greenwich Hospital has awarded £825,000 to Combat Stress over three years to support specialist mental health treatment tailored to veterans of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
This significant funding will help ensure that former personnel can access the specialist mental health treatment they need. Care will be delivered by clinicians who understand the demands of Naval life, including long deployments, separation from loved ones, and exposure to traumatic events and their long-term impact.
This grant recognises the importance of specialist provision that can address these complex challenges directly, and the long-term commitment required to support veterans on their journey to recovery.
Deirdre Mills, Director of Greenwich Hospital, said:
“We recognise that the psychological impact of service can be profound and enduring. This funding award reflects our commitment to ensuring Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans receive the specialist mental health support they deserve.
By investing in the evidence-based care provided by Combat Stress, we are helping veterans overcome the challenges they face and achieve positive lasting change for themselves and their families.”
Chloe Mackay, CEO of Combat Stress, said:
“We are extremely grateful to Greenwich Hospital for their ongoing support of Combat Stress. Our renewed partnership will be crucial in providing life-changing treatment to Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel.
This grant means that more veterans will be able to understand their mental health, access treatment and support, and recover from PTSD. It will ensure that veterans who are struggling with their mental health can access the support they need, no matter the time that has elapsed since serving, improving their lives and the lives of their families.”
Greenwich Hospital is proud to support organisations delivering life-changing care to those who have served. Partnerships such as this ensure that our veterans and their families receive the specialist support they need, now and in the years ahead.
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Combat Stress provide specialist clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and moral injury resulting from their experiences during military service