Veterans

  • Armed Forces Covenant

    The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
    The government is committed to supporting the armed forces community by working with a range of partners who have signed the covenant. The covenant is a national responsibility involving government, businesses, local authorities, charities and the public.

    Armed Forces Covenant: guidance and support – GOV.UK

  • Cobseo

    Cobseo, as the Confederation of Service Charities, provides a single point of contact for interaction with Government, including local government and the Devolved Administrations; with the Royal Household; with the Private Sector; and, of course, with other members of the Armed Forces Community.
    The stated objectives of Cobseo are to represent, promote, and further the interests of the Armed Forces Community

    Cobseo – The Confederation of Service Charities

  • Togetherall

    Togetherall is a unique mental health service offering an anonymous and safe support community, moderated by professionals and counsellors. Whether you have been referred by the NHS, your college or university, through the armed forces or your organisation, we provide a range of self-guided support through our 24/7 online community and access to dedicated courses, resources and assessments designed to help you set goals and work through them in a safe supportive environment.

    Togetherall

  • Army Families Federation

    The Army Families Federation (AFF) is the independent voice of Army personnel and their families. We work to improve the quality of life for th Army family, wherever you are in the world.
    Army Families Federation is a charitable incorperated registered in England and Wales and a charity registered in Scotland

    Army Families Federation – Supporting Army personnel and families worldwide

  • DMWS

    Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an independent charity providing medical welfare to those who have, and continue to, serve on the frontline.

    They support all members of the Armed Forces Community across the services, including serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their family members/carers. This includes The Merchant Navy.
    We also provide support to those in other frontline roles including the Police.

    Home – Armed Forces Support – DMWS

  • The Ripple Pond

    The only registered UK charity solely supporting the adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Forces personnel and veterans.

    The Ripple Pond exists to ensure that everyone caring for a loved one who has a service attributable physical or psychological injury in the British Armed Forces Community is genuinely seen, heard, and supported.

    If you’d prefer, get in touch directly via email: help@theripplepond.org
    or call 0333 900 1028

    Home | The Ripple Pond – Injured UK Veteran Family Support

  • King’s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR)

    The King’s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) is the leading civilian UK centre of excellence for research with the Armed Forces Community. Independent of the Ministry of Defence, Office for Veterans’ Affairs and chain of command, our research has provided much-needed evidence on the health and well-being of serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. 

    King’s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) | King’s College London

  • Combat Stress for Veterans Mental Health

    Provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.

    Here to help 24/7
    FREE HELPLINE: 0800 138 1619
    TEXT: 07537 173 683
    EMAIL: helpline@combatstress.org.uk

    Mental health services for veterans | Combat Stress

  • SSAFA

    SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

    If you are a member of the Armed Forces community and you need help, support or advice from SSAFA then please phone Forcesline:
    Telephone: 0800 260 6780

    SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity

  • Healthcare for the armed forces community

    How the NHS can help if you’re in the British armed forces or are a veteran, a reservist or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served.

    Healthcare for the armed forces community – NHS

  • 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.

    Supporting serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.
    Support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.

    Call us on 0808 802 8080. Lines are open from 8am-8pm every day.

    Royal British Legion | Armed Forces Charity

  • Blesma

    Dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss or the use of a limb, an eye or sight. We support these men and women in their communities throughout the UK.

    Here to help. Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm
    020 8590 1124

    Military Charity for Limbless Veterans | Blesma

  • Support for war veterans – GOV.UK

    Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.

    Support for war veterans – GOV.UK

  • Veterans UK – GOV.UK

    Provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.

    Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence.

    Veterans UK – GOV.UK