It's the UK’s first dedicated orthopaedic centre for veterans.
Hospital chief executive Stacey Keegan at the official opening of the veterans' centre
As the ribbon was cut, a guard of honour was led by Lieutenant Colonel Carl Meyer, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and Rebecca Warren, vaccination service operational manager alongside RJAH staff representing different NHS professions. Both Carl and Rebecca are serving reservists in 202 Field Hospital.
“For a number of years, we have talked about veterans being seen in an environment that brings comfort to them and by clinical teams that have an understanding of military personnel and their unique needs. This is now reality, which marks the beginning of a new era of bespoke care for our veteran patients and members of the Armed Forces.
There is a café and dedicated Veterans’ Hub where Shropshire Council and various military charities will provide support to veteran patients and their family and friends. There are also research offices, clinical teaching and training space for staff.
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