Recovery Support
Support from your GP
If you suffered or are suffering a physical injury that occurred whilst serving, you must ensure you register with your local GP once you have left the Armed Forces, make them aware of your injury and your needs. You should always tell your GP if you have served, are currently serving, or are a family member.
If you left the Armed Forces a while ago but are still suffering with an injury that occurred during your service, your GP may be able to fast-track a referral for treatment.
Other Organisations Who Can Help
Hear 4 u have clinics in Kettering, Rothwell and Leicester and provide free hearing checks and treatments for Veterans with hearing loss and damage.
The charity Deafconnect also support those with hearing loss across Northamptonshire. They run a number of support groups across the county.
The Royal British Legion’s Battle Back Centre works alongside the Army to assist with the recovery of wounded, sick, or injured Armed Forces personnel. They support individuals to recover so that they can return to service or transition to civilian life. They run a number of activities to help including archery, climbing, caving, water sports and wheelchair basketball.
Blesma is a charity who provide support to those that have suffered life-changing limb loss or loss of an eye or eyesight. The services offered by Blesma include prosthetic advice and support, activities, and grants.
The charity Help for Heroes’ supports wounded service and ex-service personnel with a range of courses and activities including Sports Recovery and sessions delivered through their Recovery College.
Northamptonshire Sport offer a huge range of different sports to get involved with including sports for those with disabilities and long-term health conditions. They are also a member of the Northamptonshire Federation of Disability Support (NFDS). Participating in physical sporting activities can improve health, mental health and help provide valuable social support.
Reach for Health is an NHS accredited charity located in Daventry that provides a wide range of rehabilitation support for various physical and mental heath conditions such as multiple sclerosis, amputations, stroke, joint pains, depression, and anxiety.
Based at Adrenaline Alley in Corby, Active in Motion offers a range of services, including supporting individuals with injury rehabilitation, improved fitness levels and improved mobility. They specialise in supporting individuals with long-term conditions, injuries, and disabilities.