Scottish GP practices offered veterans training

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GP practices in Scotland are being encouraged to sign up to a new scheme to provide support for the health care needs of military veterans.

The Scottish government said a pilot project had been successful. The project, similar to one in England, will provide training materials for practices along with clinical case studies.

Scotland called on practices to take part as the Royal College of GPs raised concerns about the pressure practices will face from the country’s new mental health strategy.

The veterans’ project, The General Practice Armed Forces and Veterans Recognition Scheme, was partly developed by GP Dr Scott Jamieson, a former member of the armed forces, whose practice in Kirriemuir has been part of the pilot project.

Dr Jamieson said: “As a Veteran myself I know first-hand some of the challenges that veterans and forces families can face. I want to encourage other GPs to get involved with the scheme which can make a real difference.