Armed Forces Week is a chance for us to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from those who are currently serving, to service families, veterans and cadets.

We want to say thank you to everyone in the Armed Forces community. Whether you have ever served or are a family member, offering crucial support. 

Mental health support for veterans and reservists

At Mersey Care we take our obligations to our ex-forces and their families very seriously. Our range of local, confidential services, from Talking Therapies to help with addictions are provided by experienced and highly trained staff, many of whom are trained in armed forces community awareness or are armed forces community members themselves.

We understand, often first hand, the many and complex challenges that the armed forces community and their relatives can face, and we strive to deliver our services with understanding, sensitivity, and support.

Visit our dedicated section on our website for advice and support for patients and carers who are ex-armed forces or are currently serving in the armed forces.

Read our staff stories this Armed Forces Week

Navy life set me up for the NHS

Gina Ben Salem's career has taken her from war zone to ward as a hospital phlebotomist. She's living proof that skills learned in the armed forces are a perfect match for a career in the NHS.

Read her story here.

Helen's military operation

Mersey Care is a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and has been awarded Gold in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme as a forces friendly employer. Reservist Helen Robertshaw, a former member of the Estates and Facilities Team took us along on a summer training operation to Croatia - read here.

Helping heroes

Nurse Laura Knowles’ proudest moment was taking part at the 2016 Invictus Games in Florida. With a silver and bronze in rowing, the 25 year old was on top of the world. Yet earlier that year she’d been medically discharged from the Army with mental health issues.

Find out more in our MC Magazine.

Healing the wounds

Army corporal Jay Wheeler witnessed horror in Afghanistan. But he was also scarred by the trauma of an abusive childhood. He tells how a therapist helped him heal.

Find out more in our MC Magazine.