Health, Wellbeing and Local Government Committee

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment for Services Veterans

The Committee has agreed to undertake an Inquiry into the appropriateness of mental health services in meeting the needs of veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Terms of Reference

We have agreed the following terms of reference for our inquiry:

To consider the adequacy and suitability of services in Wales for veterans of the armed services, including the Territorial Army, suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and in particular:  

• the arrangements for raising awareness of PTSD and for signposting treatment and support services for veterans, their families and carers;

• the identification of veterans suffering from PTSD and the collection of data on the prevalence of the condition and the need for services to address it;

• the adequacy and suitability of treatment and support services for veterans suffering from PTSD and their geographical spread across Wales, including NHS provision in primary and secondary care and specialist provision for ex-services personnel in the NHS and the third sector;

• the adequacy and suitability of treatment and support services to address additional needs of veterans with PTSD such as depression and alcohol and drug misuse;

• the funding arrangements for services providing care and treatment to veterans with PTSD including partnership arrangements with, for example, the Ministry of Defence and the voluntary sector.