 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE GULF VETERANS ILLNESSES UNIT |
The Gulf Veterans Medical Assessment Programme (MAP) was established in July
1993 to examine UK Gulf veterans who were concerned that their health had been
adversely affected by service in Operation GRANBY. The programme has two main
purposes: - It aims to provide the patient with a diagnosis of his/her medical
condition and to recommend appropriate treatment or further investigation, or
to provide reassurance if no abnormalities are found.
- Secondly, the MAP will collate statistical information which will be
available as a resource for researchers and may be useful in helping to
determine whether there are any particular patterns of ill health associated
with service in the Gulf. No information on individuals will be provided to
third parties without express written consent.
The MAP is open to all present and former servicemen or MOD civilians who
served in the Gulf at any time between August 1990 and July 1991; or who
believe that their ill health has suffered as a direct result of the Gulf
conflict. The programme does not provide treatment but assesses patients and
recommends treatment if appropriate. Those still serving in the Armed Forces
should ask their Medical Officer for a referral to the MAP. Civilians or those
having left the Forces should initially contact their GP. A leaflet giving information on the programme is available from the above
address. This includes details of medical examinations, tests and travel
expenses to attend appointments at St Thomas Hospital.
Ministry Of Defence Gulf Veterans Illnesses Unit
The Baird Health Centre
Gassiot House
St Thomas Hospital
Lambeth Palace Road
London
SE1 7EH  020-7807 8778 Helpline
020-7202 8322
 020-7202 8327
 http://www.mod.uk/policy/gulfwar/
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