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<p>Ministers from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Department of Health and Social
Care (DHSC) meet on a regular basis to discuss a wide range of issues relating to
the health and wellbeing of Service personnel and veterans, including mental health.
In the United Kingdom the provision of healthcare to the general population, including
veterans, is devolved.</p><p>The DHSC and MOD examine the provision of veterans' mental
health services on a regular basis. Data and progress of NHS England's Veterans Mental
Health Transition Intervention and Liaison Service and Complex Treatment Service is
presented to the MOD/UK Departments of Health Partnership Board, Joint Commissioning
Group and the Cabinet Office led Covenant Reference Group.</p><p>In England, the National
Health Service has announced that an extra £10 million will be invested into a new
NHS dedicated crisis service that will expand the current bespoke veteran mental health
services and provide intensive support to veterans battling alcohol, drugs and mental
health problems, capturing those individuals nearing crisis. The extra funding will
also enable a roll out of veteran-friendly general practitioner surgeries and hospitals
as part of efforts to make sure those who have served their country get the specialist
help they deserve in every part of the health service.</p>
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