Support hub

Sometimes adjusting
means asking
for support.

Down. Test. Adjust. is about recognising where you are, understanding what needs to change and taking positive action.

For many people that might mean improving fitness, nutrition, sleep, routine, confidence or simply having some accountability.

But sometimes the right adjustment is recognising that you need additional support.

DTA is not a medical, counselling or mental health treatment service. We will never pretend that training harder, eating better or changing your routine can solve every problem. If you need specialist support, there are organisations specifically designed to help.

Asking for support isn't stepping away from the mission. Sometimes it's the adjustment that gets you back on target.

NHS England — Mental health

Op COURAGE

The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Op COURAGE is the NHS specialist mental health service for the Armed Forces community in England.

It provides specialist support to veterans, reservists and members of the Armed Forces who are approaching discharge and experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing.

Support can include difficulties involving anxiety, low mood, depression, trauma, PTSD, anger, relationships, adjustment to civilian life and other mental health concerns.

Op COURAGE understands military life and provides support from professionals experienced in working with the Armed Forces community.

Who can access Op COURAGE?

✓Veterans living in England
✓People who have served at least one day in the UK Armed Forces
✓Reservists
✓Serving personnel who have a confirmed discharge date
✓People who may have left the Armed Forces many years ago

Members normally need to be registered, or eligible to register, with a GP practice in England and will need to provide their military service number.

Op COURAGE accepts self-referrals. Referrals can also be made through a GP, healthcare professional, charity, family member or friend.

NHS England confirms that individuals can self-refer to Op COURAGE.

Find my local Op COURAGE service

NHS service — England

NHS — Physical health

Op RESTORE

The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service

Some injuries and physical health problems associated with military service can continue long after someone leaves the Armed Forces.

Op RESTORE is an NHS service providing specialist care and support for veterans and people approaching discharge who have continuing physical health problems attributable to their Armed Forces service.

It brings together NHS clinicians, military-aware specialists and other organisations to help veterans access appropriate treatment and support.

Important

Unlike Op COURAGE, referral to Op RESTORE normally needs to be made by a clinician from the individual's GP practice.

Learn about Op RESTORE

NHS service

Primary care

Tell your GP
you served

If you have served in the UK Armed Forces, tell your GP practice.

Having your veteran status recorded can help your GP understand whether your health condition may be connected to your military service and whether specialist veteran services could be appropriate.

The NHS encourages veterans to tell their GP that they have served in the Armed Forces.

Find NHS veteran health support

Need to talk to someone?

Combat Stress

Veterans Mental Health Helpline

Confidential mental health support for veterans and their families.

0800 138 1619

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year according to current NHS guidance.

Call 0800 138 1619

The DTA pathway

Where DTA fits.

Down

Recognise that something isn't where you want it to be.

Test

Look at what's happening.

Fitness
Nutrition
Sleep
Routine
Confidence
Stress
Work
Relationships
Direction

Adjust

Make the appropriate change. Sometimes that's:

training differently
eating differently
rebuilding routine
setting a new goal
talking to somebody
contacting your GP
accessing specialist veteran support

Move Forward

Review what works, keep adjusting and continue moving towards the target.

DTA can support the lifestyle. Specialist services support the areas requiring specialist care.

Urgent support

Need urgent help?

If you need urgent help for your mental or physical health, contact NHS 111. NHS 111 operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can help direct people to appropriate urgent physical or mental health support.

Call 111 Visit NHS 111 online

Immediate danger

If you or somebody else is in
immediate danger.

If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.

Call 999

Important

DTA is not a medical
or clinical service.

Down Test Adjust is a fitness, lifestyle, wellbeing and personal development platform.

DTA does not provide medical diagnosis, psychological therapy, psychiatric treatment, counselling or emergency mental health services.

Information and links provided within the DTA Support Hub are for information and signposting purposes.

If you are concerned about your physical or mental health, speak to an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

If you require urgent assistance, contact NHS 111. In an emergency or where somebody is in immediate danger, call 999.

The DTA message

Down.
Test.
Adjust.

Recognise it. Assess it. Make the adjustment. Keep moving forward.

DTA isn't here to replace professional support. We're here to help you recognise when an adjustment needs to be made — and sometimes that adjustment is asking the right people for help.

Sometimes adjustingmeans askingfor support.