The NHS Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA), hosted by the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, has accredited every NHS trust in England as NHS Veteran Aware, a milestone celebrated at its 2025 Annual National Conference.
Read moreThe nominations are open to those who work for the NHS, independent healthcare sector and hospices across England.
Read moreDue to logistical changes and a desire to make the event more accessible to all, the NHS Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) has announced that the Annual National Conference 2025 will now be held exclusively online on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, from 10am to 4pm.
Read moreThe Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) NHS Veteran Aware programme has been shortlisted for the Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Award for Inclusivity in Nursing and Midwifery at the 2025 Nursing Times Awards.
Read moreThis Armed Forces Day marks a proud milestone for the NHS: every NHS trust in England is now officially accredited as Veteran Aware.
Read moreIn the latest Salute! story, Anna-Marie Tipping of the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) reflects on the ongoing journey toward greater inclusion and celebrates the dedication and pride of LGBT+ individuals in the Armed Forces community.
Read moreGregg Stevenson recently received an MBE for Services to Rowing – an honour he describes as surreal, humbling, and deeply meaningful.
Read moreRegistration is now open for the NHS VCHA Annual Conference 2025, taking place on Wednesday 17 September, from 10am to 4pm, at The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC).
Read moreEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a new initiative to support veterans and Armed Forces personnel during Emergency Department visits.
Read moreAs part of Salute! which honours extraordinary journeys of service, care, and family in the Armed Forces community, we’re proud to share the story of Sarah Kirkby, regional trainer for the East of England with the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA).
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