Context
Concern about veterans discharged from the British Army on medical grounds not receiving timely medical attention by the NHS.
Question
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on ensuring that veterans discharged from the British Army on medical grounds are given priority medical treatment by the NHS. I welcome my hon. Friend to his place. My constituent Mark Roberts was discharged from the Royal Tank Regiment in 2015 on medical grounds. Despite his service to our country, he was on the NHS waiting list for dental treatment for three years. May I ask my hon. Friend to see what more can be done to ensure that our veterans get access to the medical treatment that they deserve?
Answer from Leo Docherty
I want to ensure a gold standard of care for veterans. I pay tribute to the national health service for its excellent range of bespoke services that are available to veterans as a priority. I thank my hon. Friend for the terrific work that he does to represent the interests of veterans in his constituency. I am concerned to hear the details about Mr Roberts. If my hon. Friend forwards me the details, I will pursue that case with urgency.
Not addressed: Did not provide specific actions or timelines for priority medical treatment for veterans discharged on medical grounds beyond offering to look into a specific case.
How: If My Hon. Friend Forwards Me The Details, I Will Pursue That Case With Urgency.
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