Public bodies, including Milton Keynes City Council, have a legal obligation to consider the Armed Forces Covenant Duty's principles when planning or delivering certain things, such as healthcare, education and housing. More information can be found on this one page summary document. 

Whether you're serving, a veteran, a reservist, or a family member, the following organisations and services can provide support, advice and practical help.

Health and wellbeing

Healthcare services

Veteran friendly accredited GP practices

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If you have ever served in the Armed Forces, let your GP know using the code in our leaflet.  You may be entitled to additional health benefits. Ask them if they are an Armed Forces veteran friendly GP practice or look for this logo.

To date we have trained local GPs and practice staff and 24 out of 26 practices in MK have now signed up for accreditation. 

• Find an Accredited GP practice here.
• Doctors and Dentists.  Find your local doctor and dentist in Milton Keynes.  Some local General Practitioners (GP's) have received training to become Armed Forces Accredited practitioners. See scheme information and details of those with accreditation, including interactive maps
• Milton Keynes University Hospital - information about the hospital's commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
• National Health Service (NHS) - the National Health Service provides a range of healthcare services and advice options for people.
• Prostate Cancer Support - to learn more or to register your interest for free PSA test places generously donated for local veterans or reservists.
• Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) - NHS providers committed to delivering the best possible healthcare for the Armed Forces community.

Prostate Cancer testing

A simple PSA blood test can help identify the early signs of prostate cancer and early detection before it spreads means better treatment options and outcomes. If you are a man over 40 ask your GP for one or call 01908 110763 to arrange an appointment at one of the local quarterly testing events where you can be tested for just £26.

Mental health support

• Op COURAGE - specialist mental health support for serving personnel approaching discharge, veterans, and their families. Support is available whether you left the Armed Forces recently or many years ago.
• Togetherall a safe online community offering mental health and wellbeing support.

Specialist support

• BLESMA - support for limbless and injured veterans.
• Blind Veterans - support for vision impaired veterans.
• Royal British Legion's Veterans Hearing Fund - help for those suffering from hearing loss or tinnitus.

Family, children and education

Family support

• Childcare in Milton Keynes - find childcare, holiday clubs and after-school provision.
• Children, Young People and Families - information about local support services.

Children with additional needs

• Children with disabilities and children with special education needs - local support information.

Education and school moves

• Children's Education Advisory Service (CEAS) - independent expert and impartial advice on education for service children.
• Supporting service pupils moving schools - guidance for families relocating due to service commitments.
• Schools in Milton Keynes - School admissions, transport, school meals and support services.

Don't forget to let your child's school know they are a service child - this means they can apply for additional Service Pupil Premium funding to help your child directly with settling in or any other needs they may have.

Support for service children

• Little Troopers - supporting children with parents serving in the Armed Forces.
• Reading Force passionate about helping military families stay connected through reading.
• Scotty’s Little Soldiers - support for bereaved military children and young people.
• Storybook Waves - helps Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel stay connected with their children through recorded bedtime stories.

Housing and financial support

Housing

• Housing advice and our housing pledge under the Armed Forces Covenant.

Grants, discounts and savings

• Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - find out about available grant funding and schemes.
• Defence Discount Service - discounts and offers for the Armed Forces community.
• HM Forces Railcard - discounted rail travel for eligible personnel and spouses/partners.
• Veteran Recognition Cards - identify yourself as a veteran and access specialist support and services.

Debt advice

• National Debtline - an independent debt advice charity. If you're struggling with debt, they can help.
• Pay Plan - confidential advice and guidance on managing debt and accessing support.
• Step Change - a leading debt charity offering free and impartial debt advice.

Cost of living support

• Cost of living support - find information about Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, other financial assistance.

Community and local support

Local support services

• P3 Charity Milton Keynes - People, Potential, Possibilities.  A variety of help and services are on offer, helping you to feel part of the local community.
• Local Armed Forces Community, free drop-ins 2026 - a safe, central space where the forces community can connect, access free advice and link up with local services. Travel assistance available on request.
• Royal British Legion - local services and support. Free helpline Tel: 0808 802 8080 (8am to 8pm daily). 

Leisure and social activities

• Leisure and Community in Milton Keynes - information on leisure, tourism and culture in Milton Keynes including parks, open spaces, arts and heritage.
• MK Dons Football Club and Milton Keynes Dons Sport and Education Trust (MK Dons SET) - community programmes, sports activities and education opportunities.

Safety and crisis support

Domestic abuse and sexual violence support

• Aurora New Dawn - confidential, independent, free support for serving personnel, veterans and family members affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking. Available via phone and WhatsApp, including for those deployed overseas. Find out more about service details here. 

Adult Social Care

• Adult Social Care Milton Keynes City Council - assistance and guidance on assessing your needs, what help is available and assistance for carers.

Equality and inclusion

LGBT+ veterans

• Fighting with Pride - we are proud to have been awarded the Pride in Veterans award for the support given to LGBT+ veterans. Visit their website to find out how your organisation can achieve the award. Find out about the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme and your legal rights is in their PDF guide

Useful information

• Armed Forces Covenant Support and Advice for Veterans
• Coping around Firework night - strategies to help.
• Disability Confident campaign - learn how your organisation can become a disability confident employer.
• NFF (Naval Families Federation) Newsletter
• Veterans’ Healthcare - NHS information and support for the armed forces community, including serving personnel, reservists, families and veterans.