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<p>The Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (DPMHWS) 2017-2022 was
launched on 20 July. Covering all Defence people, the Strategy identifies the need
for strong partnerships with the Department of Health, the National Health Service
(NHS) in England and the Devolved Administrations and the charitable sector and for
a new operating model focusing on Promote, Prevent, Treat and Detect. The Strategy
is well resourced through connected agencies and services, and it will be taken forward
by the forthcoming Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy Action Plan. The DPMHWS can
be found at the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-people-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy</p><p>The
NHS in England and the Devolved Administrations have responsibility for the provision
of healthcare, including mental healthcare, for former Armed Forces personnel. In
line with the DPMHWS, the Ministry of Defence works closely with the Department of
Health and NHS to facilitate a better understanding of the needs and priorities of
the Armed Forces Community.</p><p>We encourage Service personnel and veterans wishing
to seek help with mental health problems to visit: www.gov.uk/mental-health-support-for-the-uk-armed-forces.
Veterans can also call the 24-hour veterans' mental health helpline, provided by Combat
Stress, on 0800 138 1619. Information and advice on services is also available through
Veterans UK and the Veterans Gateway.</p>
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