Op COURAGE – North of England – The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

What

NHS service providing specialist mental health and wellbeing care for UK Armed Forces veterans, service leavers, and reservists across the north of England. It provides support to recognise and treat early mental health problems, more advanced mental health conditions, psychological trauma, substance misuse and addictions. It also signposts to other local NHS mental health services and liaises with charities for wider health and wellbeing support such as housing, relationships, finances and employment. See website for more information.

Where

North of England

Who

UK Armed Forces veterans, service leavers, and reservists who live in the north of England, have served for at least one full day and are registered with a GP in the north of England. Support is also available for family members. Referrals can be made directly by yourself, a family member, a friend, or through a healthcare professional or charity

Available for friends and family

Last updated 24/04/2026 by Cancer Care Map