The Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) aims to encourage organisations across the UK to publicly demonstrate their commitment to support members of the Armed Forces Community.
The awards recognise positive actions taken by organisations which help to ensure that members of the Armed Forces community are not unfairly disadvantaged during recruitment and are supported in the workplace. The different award levels are indicative of different levels of commitment, with the ERS Gold award being the highest level of recognition an organisation can receive.
NHS Gloucestershire ICB has been awarded the Bronze award, which means that the organisation has committed to and signed the Armed Forces Covenant and promote being a forces-friendly employer who are open to employing reservists, Armed Forces veterans (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
Kevin Gannaway-Pitts is the Armed Forces Champion for the ICB and would be happy to discuss support and resources available to armed forces personnel and veterans who are either working for the ICB or thinking about joining the organisation. Kevin retired in 2004 after a long-distinguished career after serving 25 years in the Irish Guards. Kevin is also actively encouraging Patient Participation Groups to support Primary Care Practices with accreditation and veterans coding.
