Referrals

We are an open access service. We accept self-referrals direct from veterans who live in the Greater London region, or via any professional working with veterans from any organisation. It can be difficult to take that first step into treatment, therefore a referral from an agency, in agreement with the individual might be preferable.

If you are thinking about coming to speak to us, but would like an informal chat about what this would involve, you can call our mainline number and speak to any of our staff about this. If you prefer to talk first with someone who has served, you can ask to speak to one of our peer workers.

Refer to the London Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

You can refer to the London Region Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service by downloading and completing our Referral and Consent Form [docx] 96KB Completed forms must be emailed to: nlft.veterans@nhs.net

The minimum information required for a referral is listed below.

  • Name

  • Date of Birth

  • Military Service Number

  • Contact details

  • GP details

  • Brief reason for referral

  • Whether the client is aware of the referral

In our experience, a more detailed referral allows for a better assessment, so we prefer referrals to include as much background information as possible.

Please note: all referrals must be accompanied by a signed 'Consent to Release Service and Medical Information' form which is included in the link to the referral form above.

You will be required to bring proof of having served in the UK Armed Forces to your initial appointment.

We aim to respond to referrals within 24 working hours of referral and to offer appointments within 10 working days or 5 working days if there is more urgent need.

You can refer by letter, email or call the service to discuss any potential referrals. You can also read our London Veterans Service leaflet.

The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
St Pancras Hospital
4th Floor, West Wing
4 St Pancras Way
London
NW1 0PE

Telephone: 020 3317 6818
Email: nlft.veterans@nhs.net

If you live outside London

If you live outside the London region, contact details for other regional NHS Veterans’ Services are available on the NHS website under mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists.

Refer to the Afghan Warm Welcome Service

Any individual, family member or professional can refer to the service.

Referrals can be made by downloading, filling in this referral form, and emailing it to nlft.afghanservice@nhs.net

If you are not able to fill in the form, or need an interpreter, you can phone us on 020 3317 7979 and we can help with the referral.

People can refer themselves, or be referred by a professional. 

The minimum information needed for a referral:

  • Name
  • DOB
  • Contact details
  • Brief reason for referral
  • Brief details of ARAP-eligible role in Afghanistan
  • Whether client is aware of the referral