The reaccreditation by the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) highlights the Trust's dedication to the Armed Forces Covenant and its provision of high standards of care for serving personnel, veterans, and their families. This recognition acknowledges the work undertaken to understand and address the specific needs of the Armed Forces community, ensuring they are not disadvantaged when accessing healthcare services.
The VCHA congratulated RNOH on its successful reaccreditation, praising the Trust’s sustained dedication and the efforts of its staff in eliminating disadvantages for members of the Armed Forces community. The organisation specifically commended the leadership of Matthew Phillips and Jessica Woodrow for their vision and commitment in advancing this initiative.
Achieving Veteran Aware status signifies RNOH’s commitment to ensuring staff recognise and understand the needs of the Armed Forces community, and that these needs are considered in the delivery of care and support. The Trust expressed pride in this reaccreditation and its continued work to provide understanding, recognition, and support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families.
