We are delighted at announce that during Armed Forces Week, Milton Keynes Hospital Charity has been awarded a generous grant of £25,000 by The Veterans Foundation.
The grant will fund a new, dedicated Veteran Support Worker role at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH)
Recognising the unique needs and experiences of those who have served in the armed forces, it will help ensure that Serving personnel, Ex-forces, Reservists, and their Families (SERF) admitted to MKUH receive care, understanding and tailored support.
Vanessa Holmes, Associate Director of Milton Keynes Hospital Charity commented:
We’re incredibly grateful to The Veterans Foundation for this grant. It will allow us to provide dedicated, meaningful support to SERF patients in our hospital, helping them feel seen, valued and properly cared for during what can be a vulnerable time.
Johanna Hrycak, Armed Forces Covenant Support Officer added:
This funding means we can support even more patients at MKUH. We will be able to better identify those patients in need of support and provide even more bedside/outpatient support. Building companionship while in hospital will also alleviate loneliness and anxiety, enhancing their overall wellbeing.
The new Veteran Support Worker will help veterans access relevant services, emotional and practical support and advocacy throughout their hospital experience. This role builds on the hospital’s commitment to being a veteran-aware organisation and will complement existing Armed Forces initiatives already in place at MKUH.
The Veterans Foundation, known for its commitment to improving the lives of UK veterans and their families, has enabled hundreds of impactful projects across the country – and Milton Keynes Hospital Charity is proud to be among them.
This funding is a major step forward in ensuring that no veteran is left behind when it comes to receiving the highest standards of care and compassion.
