2023 VCHA National Conference at the Barbican Centre, London

The prestigious Barbican Centre in London served as the venue for this year's Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) National Conference. Delegates from across the UK gathered to foster collaborative dialogues and share best practices dedicated to improving the lives of veterans.

For the first time in the history of the conference, we were pleased to welcome representatives from the independent sector, incorporating invaluable perspectives from professionals in hospice and care home services.

Exhibitors
We were also proud to host a selection of reputable exhibitors:
Fighting with Pride; Reading Force; Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; The Army; DMWS; Help for Heroes

Acknowledgements
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone who participated—those who were physically present, those who joined us through our live stream, and those watching this recording. Special appreciation is extended to our contributors, exhibitors, presenters, and the meticulous team who orchestrated this event.

We eagerly anticipate the future collaborations and initiatives that will undoubtedly spring from the rich discussions and learnings of this conference.

0:00 Have you served?
5:00 Introduction and welcome
16:11 NHS England Armed Forces Directorate
33:10 RCGP Veteran Friendly Scheme
43:34 NHS Mental Health Service; Op COURAGE
59:03 Rt Hon Jonny Mercer - Key Note
1:07:48 VCHA Strategic Overview
1:21:08 Veterans Friendly Framework for Care Homes
1:35:38 NHS Physical Health Service Op RESTORE
1:47:36 Defence Medical Welfare Service
2:03:28 Sailsbury NHS Trust
2:20:35 South Central Ambulance Services
2:33:47 Hospice Care Sector
2:50:13 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
3:04:56 Acute Trust data collection
3:28:24 Question Panel
3:43:31 Col David Richmond - Key Note
4:05:17 The last 12 months in the VCHA

We have created a survey that we would appreciate you completing, however you watched or attended the event. We hope to make next years event a better than this years, and for that we need your feedback - https://forms.gle/QMF6JAip4qyNm3mc6

Website: https://veteranaware.nhs.uk/
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