Rockliffe Court Surgery

Hurworth Place, Darlington, DL2 2DS (t) 01325-720605 (e) rockliffesurgery@nhs.net (e) rockliffe.prescriptions@nhs.net
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    • Veterans

    Please make the surgery aware if you are a Veteran. Our Practice Manager is one, and we would like to ensure you receive all the support available.

    Our duty to the Armed Forces community

    The NHS has a duty to deliver on a number of health commitments in relation to the Armed Forces community (service personnel (regular and reserves), their families and veterans), which are set out in the Armed Forces Covenant and the NHS Constitution.

    The Armed Forces Covenant

    • The Armed Forces community should enjoy the same standard of, and access to healthcare as that received by any other UK citizen in the area they live.
    • Family members should retain their place on any NHS waiting list, if moved around the UK due to the service person being posted.
    • Veterans should receive priority treatment for a condition which relates to their service, subject to clinical need.
    • Those injured in service should be cared for in a way that reflects the nation's moral obligation to them, by healthcare professionals who understand the Armed Forces culture.

    Visit the Armed Forces Covenant for more information. https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk.
    This is recognised in the NHS Constitution which states 'the NHS will ensure that in line with the Armed Forces Covenant, those in the Armed Forces, reservists, their families and veterans are not disadvantaged in accessing health services in the area they reside'.

    • Dedicated mental health services - Op Courage

      All mental health now comes under Op Courage. Previously the following were separate: the Veterans' Mental Health Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service (TILS); the Veterans' Mental Health Complex Treatment Service (CTS); the Veterans' Mental Health High Intensity Service (HIS). These 3 services have come together as Op COURAGE to make it easier for veterans and those leaving the military to find help.

      Find out more about: Dedicated mental health services - Op Courage

    • Injuries

      This page provides information about the Veterans Trauma Network (VTN) and Prosthetics.

      Find out more about: Injuries

    • Healthcare

      This page contains information about Personalised care for veterans with a long term physical, mental or neurological health condition or disability, the Veterans Covenant Health Alliance and Mobility equipment support.

      Find out more about: Healthcare

    • The Armed Forces Healthcare Navigator Service

      This page provides information on The Armed Forces Healthcare Navigator Service.

      Find out more about: The Armed Forces Healthcare Navigator Service

    • Other Services Available to Veterans

      This page lists other services available to veterans including the Veteran's Gateway, Contact, Cobseo, Help for Heroes, Combat Stress, Blesma and Hearing loss & tinnitus services.

      SIGNPOSTING: This booklet is a guide to the support that is available to Serving and Ex-servicemen and Women of the UK Armed Forces.
      Veteran Support Booklet

      Find out more about: Other Services Available to Veterans

    • Requesting a patient's service medical records

      This page provides guidance on how to request a patient's service medical records.

      Find out more about: Requesting a patient's service medical records