Below you can find information about support services, campaign groups and other organisations which provide advice and support for the Armed Forces Community:
OpCOURAGE | Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists | https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/ |
OpRESTORE | This is an NHS service providing specialist care and treatment to veterans who have physical health problems as a result of their time in the armed forces. | https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/veterans-service-leavers-non-mobilised-reservists/ |
Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. They support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week. | https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/ |
SSAFA | The UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity, providing support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. | https://www.ssafa.org.uk/ |
Little Troopers | Little Troopers is a registered charity supporting all military children who have parent(s) serving in our British Armed Forces, regular or reserve. | https://www.littletroopers.net/ |
Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) | DMWS is an independent charity providing medical welfare to those who have, and continue to, operate on the frontline. We place trained professional welfare officers in locations throughout the UK to deliver much-needed additional support for those who are on the clinical pathway. | https://dmws.org.uk/ |
Veterans Gateway | They are the first point of contact for you and your loved ones. Contact Veterans Gateway 24/7 for help across housing, mental wellbeing, finances and more. Get in touch with our friendly helpline team by phone, chat, text and email. | https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/ |
Veterans Aid | Veterans Aid has been battling homelessness among the ex-service community, and their activities revolve around helping ex-servemen and women in crisis. | https://veterans-aid.net/ |
The Poppy Factory | Life after service isn’t always easy. If you’re part of the ex-Forces community, you know we’re often stronger together.London Veterans Partnership is a group of organisations working together to help you find a new way forward.Meet new people. Boost your mental and physical health. Discover what’s out there for you. | https://www.poppyfactory.org/london-veterans-partnership-2/ |
Sisters in Service | A safe and supportive network for female veterans of the UK Armed Forces, Regular or Reserve, currently working in healthcare. Sisters in Service is a dedicated space for mutual support and connection. | Online meeting during Armed Forces Week Thursday 27 June 2024 7pm to 8pm Register interest and find out more at this website: https://sistersinservice.co.uk/ |
The Ripple Pond | Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans. | https://www.theripplepond.org/ |