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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2025. It was answered by Zubir Ahmed (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Veterans: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure veterans receive appropriate support for PTSD.

Answer

In addition to the mainstream mental health services commissioned by integrated care boards, NHS England commissions Op COURAGE which is the bespoke integrated veterans’ mental health and wellbeing service. The service provides a fully integrated mental health care pathway for veterans, which includes support for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. People benefit from personalised care plans, ensuring they can access support and treatment both in and out of hours. Op COURAGE is available across England and individuals can contact the service to make an appointment or ask someone to do this on their behalf.

The Government recognises that not all veterans want to use veteran-specific mental health services and can instead choose to use mainstream services in the National Health Service, such as talking therapies, which are available to both veterans and civilians.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
86302
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Post-traumatic stress disorder Veterans
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk