The government has launched a new training programme for NHS staff to give personalised care to members of the armed forces and veterans.

NHS workers will receive dedicated training to help them identify patients with an armed forces backgrounds and provide the right support.

GPs, doctors, nurses, therapists and managers will work with regional trainers to embed this support across the NHS.

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting, said: "As we mark Remembrance Sunday, we’re honouring our Armed Forces not just with words, but with action. We owe serving personnel and veterans nothing less than the best.

"Too many of our Armed Forces , both serving and veterans, face a system that doesn’t fully understand their needs - that changes today.

"This new training programme will help NHS staff across England give our Armed Forces community the personalised care they deserve. Through our Plan for Change the NHS will deliver for those who have delivered for our nation."

Defence secretary John Healey, said: "This government will serve our veterans and our Armed Forces just as they have served us.

"These improvements to healthcare for veterans, military personnel and their families will help to ensure they can access the bespoke support and care they need and deserve.

"As we come together across the nation in Remembrance, we pay our respects to all those who have served, and we honour the contributions of our Armed Forces who safeguard the freedoms and peace we enjoy today."