We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant in support of veterans today (27 October).
This demonstrates PAHT’s commitment to supporting veterans across all areas. This includes ensuring that veterans receive appropriate care; raising awareness of veterans; with established links to veteran services in the community; and making referrals for veterans to other services as appropriate. It also involves our pledge as an employer; with training and education on the needs of veterans, and veterans’ champions.
Following making the pledge, we will continue to develop the support we provide to veterans, for our patients and our people.
Kelly French, head of operations, urgent and emergency care, a veterans’ champion at PAHT, said: “It means a great deal to me to see PAHT sign the Armed Forces Covenant.
“I have a family connection to the military and I know how important it is to veterans to be aware that as a place to receive care and as an employer, the needs of veterans are fully supported.”
Stephanie Lawton, chief operating officer, who co-signed the covenant on behalf of PAHT, added: “We are proud to have made our pledge to veterans in our community today.
“We recognise the individual support that veterans may require, and we are committed to ensuring that PAHT is a fantastic place to work for veterans and that they receive high quality care that meets their needs when accessing our services.”
Ogechi Emeadi, director of people, organisational development, and communications, who co-signed the covenant on behalf of PAHT, added: “We are dedicated to championing the needs of veterans at our organisation.
“We look forward to working together to continue to build on the support we offer veterans in our workforce and in our community.”
Pictured: From left, Stephanie Lawton, chief operating officer, and Ogechi Emeadi, director of people, organisational development and communications, after signing the Armed Forces Covenant.