6 episodes
Armed Forces Patient and Public Voice Health Podcast The Drive Project
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Welcome to the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast, a series that aims to help you - service leavers - access the plethora of NHS services available.
Through these episodes we will look at different aspects of healthcare from leaving service to finding a GP, taking care of mental and physical health, and
provision for forces families.
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Episode 1 - The Armed Forces Patient and Public Voice
Today we take some time to introduce the AF PPV itself. The AF PPV stands for the Armed Forces Patient and Public Voice group and in this episode we explore some of the important work that it does.
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Episode 2 - Military Medical experience and leaving
Today we look at medical provision within the military and how to negotiate leaving service in terms of ongoing care.
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Episode 4 - Physical Health
Today we focus on physical health, covering medical discharge, chronic conditions, and simply keeping on top of things.
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Episode 5 - Mental Health
Today we focus on mental health, and how it inevitably intersects with physical health. Not all veterans will suffer with mental ill health relating to service - you do not need to have served to face mental challenges - and so in this episode we cover everything from PTSD to anxiety and stress.
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Episode 6 - Family and Children
Today we will focus on armed forces families: how medical provision works as a family member, and the services and support available.
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Episode 3 - Your GP
Today we take a look specifically at GPs: choosing a GP when you leave service, registering for one, and how to be proactive in your medical needs.