Investing in Those Who Have Served
Building a National Musculoskeletal Service for the Armed Forces Community
Our Why
We believe that those who have served our nation deserve the same commitment in return.
No veteran or serving member of the Armed Forces Community should be left to navigate chronic pain, disability, or recovery alone.
The Chavasse Clinics exist to close one of the most significant gaps in healthcare for the Armed Forces Community by creating a national network of specialist musculoskeletal services that complements the NHS and Defence Medical Services.
The Challenge
Musculoskeletal conditions remain one of the leading causes of medical discharge from the Armed Forces and are among the largest causes of disability in veterans.
Yet once military service ends, access to specialist musculoskeletal care becomes inconsistent.
Across the UK:
NHS musculoskeletal services vary considerably by region.
Specialist pain services often have long waiting times.
Physical rehabilitation and mental wellbeing are frequently managed separately.
Veterans can struggle to navigate multiple organisations without a clear point of contact.
Military charities often require specialist clinical expertise to support complex cases.
The result is avoidable pain, poorer health outcomes and increasing demand on NHS services.
Our Solution
The Chavasse Clinics provide a charity-led, NHS-delivered model of specialist musculoskeletal care that bridges the gap between Defence healthcare and civilian services.
Our model delivers:
Specialist assessment and treatment
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation
Holistic physical and emotional support
Expert advice to military welfare charities
Integration with NHS and Defence services
Digital innovation to improve access and national reach
This creates a seamless pathway for serving personnel, veterans and military families.
Our Reach
The Chavasse Clinics are building a national network of specialist musculoskeletal services for the Armed Forces Community.
Today
Central specialist clinic in Brighton
Growing network of satellite clinics across the UK
Specialist clinicians with expertise in military musculoskeletal health
Strong partnerships with the NHS, Defence Medical Services and military charities
Holistic support that combines rehabilitation, pain management and wellbeing
Every Year We...
Support hundreds of members of the Armed Forces Community
Deliver specialist musculoskeletal assessments and treatment
Help veterans navigate health and welfare services
Provide expert clinical advice to military charities and partner organisations
Build stronger links between NHS, Defence and the charitable sector
Our Impact
Our work helps people to:
Reduce pain and improve mobility
Return to work, sport and everyday activities
Improve confidence, resilience and mental wellbeing
Access the right care more quickly
Avoid becoming lost in fragmented healthcare pathways
Every patient represents more than a clinical outcome.
They are a veteran returning to work.
A serving person staying operational.
A parent able to play with their children again.
A family whose future has changed because someone finally received the care they deserved.
Looking Ahead
Our ambition is to create a truly national service so that every member of the Armed Forces Community can access specialist musculoskeletal care, regardless of where they live in the UK.
Impact by Numbers
XXX Clinical partners
XXX Patient satisfaction
£XX Value of care delivered annually
XXX Military charities working with us
XXX Clinics across the UK
XXX Patients supported each year
Outcomes that Matter
Better outcomes for patients.
Reduced pressure on NHS musculoskeletal and pain services.
Faster access to specialist expertise.
Improved physical and mental wellbeing.
Stronger integration between Defence, the NHS and the charitable sector.
A scalable national model that can be replicated across the UK.
Why Invest?
Investment in the Chavasse Clinics creates benefits far beyond individual patient care.
It helps:
Improve quality of life for the Armed Forces Community
Reduce long-term disability
Support earlier return to work and independent living
Reduce pressure on NHS musculoskeletal and pain services
Strengthen collaboration across military charities
Build sustainable national clinical capability