Graeme Launches New Scheme at Kirriemuir GP
Veterans and Armed Forces families are set to benefit from more tailored healthcare, under a new GP scheme focused on the specific health challenges they may face following military service.
The General Practice Armed Forces and Veterans Recognition Scheme is now open to GP surgeries across Scotland following a successful pilot. In his capacity as the Scottish Government’s Minister for Veterans, Graeme formally launched the scheme on a visit to Kirriemuir Medical Practice – one of the first to sign up.
The scheme provides easy access training materials for GPs to help increase understanding of veterans’ needs and the range of healthcare support that can be provided. The specific issues faced by veterans and Armed Forces families will also be set out in clinical case studies to help improve understanding among GPs.
Thirteen GP practices across Scotland have already signed up, including four in Angus.
I was delighted to formally launch the Armed Forces and Veterans Scheme at Kirriemuir Medical Practice as we approach Remembrance Sunday – a time to recognise the enormous sacrifice that so many have made to keep us safe.
GRAEME DEY, MINISTER FOR VETERANS
I would like to offer a huge thanks to local GP Scott Jamieson, who has been front and centre in the development of this scheme.
I look forward to seeing the number of participating practices grow over the coming weeks and months, and would encourage all those in Angus to sign up.
The SNP Scottish Government is taking meaningful action to support those who have served our country and continue to do so, along with their families, and this scheme will go a long way to addressing the specific challenges that these individuals face.
