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<p>The Government recognises that Service life can cause stress. We take the mental
health of the Armed Forces, both female and male, very seriously and provide a wide
range of support and treatments for those who need them. This includes pre and post-operational
stress management training, a wide range of psychiatric and psychological treatments,
and initiatives such as Trauma Risk Management. We are also working hard to reduce
stigma attached to mental health issues and to encourage Service personnel to come
forward.</p><p> </p><p>The provision of veterans’ healthcare including mental healthcare,
for both female and male veterans, is primarily the responsibility of the NHS in England
and the Devolved Administrations who work in close partnership with the Ministry of
Defence (MOD) and Service charities to ensure that veterans get the best possible
care.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD also has a part to play and is determined to ensure that
all veterans who require help are provided with appropriate support, including through
the Veterans UK helpline and website; Veterans Welfare Service and the Veterans Information
Service which contacts veterans 12 months after their discharge. Later this year the
Veterans Gateway, provided by a consortium of charities led by the Royal British Legion,
will be launched providing a one-stop service to better support the veterans’ community
and help in accessing public, private and charitable services in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>
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