We have been working closely over the last few months with Warwickshire County Council and the Veterans Contact Point on a project which offers free health checks to veterans living in North Warwickshire. These health checks will be delivered by nurses from GEH (George Eliot Hospital) out in the community.
These checks are designed to give veterans peace of mind, make sure they are pointed in the right direction for any medical needs and catch potential health problems early, allowing veterans to live healthier, more active lives.
The first checks were offered as part of the ‘Brew and Banter’ events at the Veterans Contact Point Nuneaton Hub from Wednesday 22nd of January, with further sessions in different community locations to be released throughout the year.
For a list of currently arranged dates and locations for upcoming events please see below:
April
- 2nd – Armed Forces Community Hub: Alexandra Court Community Room, Princess Street, Atherstone, CV9 1LB, Wednesday 10:00am to 2:00pm
- 10th – Armed Forces Community Hub: Alexandra Court Community Room, Princess Street, Atherstone, CV9 1LB, Atherstone, Thursday 10:00am to 2:00pm
- 12th – Breakfast Club, Middlemarch Pub Nuneaton, Saturday 9:30am to 12.00pm
- 16th – Armed Forces Community Hub: Alexandra Court Community Room, Princess Street, Atherstone, CV9 1LB, Wednesday 10:00am to 2:00pm
- 21st – Breakfast Club, Middlemarch Pub Nuneaton, Monday 9:30am to 12.00pm
- 24th – Armed Forces Community Hub: Alexandra Court Community Room, Princess Street, Atherstone, CV9 1LB, Thursday 10:00am to 2:00pm
- 27th – Breakfast Club, Middlemarch Pub Nuneaton, Sunday 9:30am to 12.00pm
- 30th – Armed Forces Community Hub: Alexandra Court Community Room, Princess Street, Atherstone, CV9 1LB, Wednesday 10:00am to 2:00pm
May
- 8th – Armed Forces Community Hub: Alexandra Court Community Room, Princess Street, Atherstone, CV9 1LB, Thursday 10:00am to 2:00pm
- 10th – Breakfast Club, Middlemarch Pub Nuneaton, Saturday 9:30am to 12.00pm
- 14th – Armed Forces Community Hub: Alexandra Court Community Room, Princess Street, Atherstone, CV9 1LB, Wednesday 10:00am to 2:00pm
- 19th – Breakfast Club, Middlemarch Pub Nuneaton, Monday 9:30am to 12.00pm
- 22nd – Armed Forces Community Hub: Alexandra Court Community Room, Princess Street, Atherstone, CV9 1LB, Thursday 10:00am to 2:00pm
- 25th – Breakfast Club, Middlemarch Pub Nuneaton, Sunday 9:30am to 12.00pm
- 28th – Kingsbury Water Park, 50th anniversary event, Wednesday (Time TBC)
Veterans looking to find out more, keep updated on the latest events or to book a health check can call 02476 343 793 or visit www.geh.nhs.uk/veteranshealth