Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation – AF Programme
The GSTT Armed Forces Programme supports serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families by improving access to high-quality healthcare, promoting better understanding of the Armed Forces community within Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT), and strengthening collaboration with military and charitable partners.
The programme champions the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, develops staff awareness of military-specific health needs, and works in partnership with statutory, military and voluntary sector organisations to ensure members of the Armed Forces community receive equitable, informed and compassionate care.
As part of the programme, the GSTT Foundation Charity’s Armed Forces Community Special Purpose Fund provides charitable support to enhance the wellbeing of the Armed Forces community. The fund helps deliver projects, initiatives and activities that improve patient and staff experience, address unmet needs, and strengthen support for serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families receiving care through GSTT.
Through collaboration, education, service improvement and charitable investment, the GSTT Armed Forces Programme aims to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience, and ensure that those who serve or have served, and their families, receive the recognition and support they deserve.
Contact Information
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
1 Lambeth Palace Road
SE1 7EU
Support Offered
The GSTT Armed Forces Programme provides specialist support, advocacy and signposting for serving personnel, veterans, reservists and their families accessing services at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. The programme works to improve awareness of the unique health and wellbeing needs of the Armed Forces community, supports the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant across the Trust, and collaborates with NHS, military and voluntary sector partners to deliver joined-up care.
Through education, partnership working and service development, the programme helps reduce barriers to accessing healthcare, promotes veteran-aware practice, and supports staff in delivering high-quality, personalised care. The programme is also supported by the GSTT Foundation Charity’s Armed Forces Community Special Purpose Fund, which enables projects and initiatives that enhance the health, wellbeing and patient experience of the Armed Forces community.
