Health and social care needs of the Armed Forces Community in Northamptonshire

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the British Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly. In Northamptonshire the covenant is administered by nineteen partners from across the county, who work closely together to ensure the covenant aims are upheld. Currently, there is a lack of information about the Armed Forces community in Northamptonshire, including their health and social care needs. Therefore, Healthwatch Northamptonshire carried out a survey on behalf of the Armed Forces Covenant Northamptonshire to find out more about these needs so they can be addressed by commissioners and service providers, and help highlight potential projects going forward. We also asked people for demographic data that will enable the University of Northampton to further explore any links between this and health and care needs.