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<p>The provision of veterans' healthcare, including for those affected by post-traumatic
stress disorder and depression, is primarily the responsibility of the National Health
Service in England and the Devolved Administrations. Veterans in England, Scotland
and Wales are entitled to priority access to secondary healthcare for conditions suspected
to be due to their service in the Armed Forces, subject to the clinical needs of others.</p><p>In
his March 2015 Budget, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced
that the Government would provide £8.4 million over the next five years to expand
mental health services for veterans in England. This follows investment of over £7
million in the last Parliament. In addition, over £13 million from the LIBOR fund
has been awarded to support mental health programmes in the Armed Forces Community.</p><p>The
Ministry of Defence is determined to ensure that veterans who require help are provided
with appropriate support including through the Veterans UK helpline; Veterans Welfare
Service and the Veterans and Reserves Mental Health Programme (VRMHP) which provides
mental health assessments for veterans with operational Service since 1982.</p>
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