John Hedger, chair of BHFT, said assessment of veterans with mental health issues had in the past been "uneven".

BBC: South war veterans get mental health support

The charity Combat Stress will be among those supporting Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) when the service starts in the new year.

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The charity Combat Stress is among those supporting Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) with the new service, which is based in Reading.

BBC: South war veterans get mental health support