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Military healthcare

Healthcare information for military personnel and veterans, including getting treatment and contacts.

Read about the world-class care provided for the armed forces

Find out how the NHS and military medics work together to provide high quality medical care for the armed forces

Learn how rehabilitation units help patients to return to military duty as quickly as possible

Find out who provides mental health services for military personnel

There are around 4.5m armed forces veterans in the UK, who are all entitled to priority healthcare in the NHS.

Find contact details for the armed forces and more

Last reviewed: 22/03/2011

Next review due: 22/03/2013

Useful links

NHS Choices links

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David Cotterrell's photo essay captures the entire medical process from battlefield injury to rehabilitation back home.

Discover through this interactive timeline how military medicine has driven medical advance and innovation.