HM Forces
Help Services for UK Armed Forces Veterans
Leaving HM Forces can be a tough move. However, there exists a lot of help. Below is a list of contacts.
Veterans' Gateway
Offers advice and directs veterans to relevant support organisations on welfare, housing, healthcare, employment, and more.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/find-support-for-veterans-and-their-families
NHS Veterans Health Care
Priority treatment for conditions related to military service.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community
Veterans Trauma Network
NHS care specifically for veterans with physical injuries or complex needs.
Download the information leaflet
BLESMA (Limbless Veterans)
Lifelong support for veterans suffering limb loss or loss of use of limbs.
SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association)
Housing support, temporary accommodation, and advice for veterans and families.
Veterans Gateway
Guidance for homelessness prevention and urgent housing solutions.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/find-support-for-veterans-and-their-families
Royal British Legion
Assistance with emergency accommodation and independent living solutions.
The Career Transition Partnership (CTP)
Offers support, training, career counselling, and employment placements for veterans.
https://www.gov.uk/support-for-veterans/career-transition-partnership
Walking with the Wounded
Employment support and training to help veterans transition to civilian employment.
https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk
Royal British Legion Employment Support
Career guidance, employment grants, and training schemes.
Veterans UK (Ministry of Defence)
Advice and assistance regarding military pensions, compensation schemes, and financial entitlements.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk
Royal British Legion Financial Support
Assistance with debt, financial emergencies, and benefits advice.
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk
Turn2us
Charity providing help with financial difficulties, welfare grants, and benefit guidance.
Forces Law
Independent legal advice for veterans and their families on issues like pensions, compensation claims, employment law, and family matters.
The Centre for Military Justice
Provides free, independent, expert legal services to serving or former members of the Armed Forces or their bereaved families.
https://centreformilitaryjustice.org.uk
Veteran's Welfare Group
We can guide you through a range of legal matters, from benefits claims to employment issues, ensuring you understand your options every step of the way. Whether you need advice or full case representation, our team can provide the support you need.
https://veteranswelfaregroup.co.uk/services-support/legal-advice
SSAFA Family Support
Counselling, relationship support, adoption services, and family mediation.
Army Families Federation (AFF)
Family advice and assistance, from education to welfare.
Naval Families Federation (NFF)
Practical family support and guidance.
RAF Families Federation
Support services tailored for RAF veterans and families.
BLESMA
Support for veterans living with limb loss, including physical rehabilitation and prosthetics.
Royal British Legion Mobility and Disability Support
Grants for mobility aids, home modifications, and physical rehabilitation.
Help for Heroes Sports Recovery Program
Physical rehabilitation through sports and adaptive fitness programs.
https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/get-help/sports-social-activities/sports-recovery
Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS)
Funding for training and higher education courses for veterans.
https://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com
Career Transition Partnership (CTP)
Educational grants, vocational training, and employment transition support.
https://www.gov.uk/support-for-veterans/career-transition-partnership
Royal British Legion Education & Training Grants
Assistance with further education and vocational training.
Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Clubs (AFVBC)
Informal community groups promoting camaraderie among veterans nationwide.
Royal British Legion
Regular social gatherings, support networks, and remembrance events.
Forces Pension Society
Advocacy and advice for veterans regarding military pensions and entitlements.
https://forcespensionsociety.org
COBSEO (The Confederation of Service Charities)
Advocacy for veterans’ rights and fair treatment by the government and employers.
Veterans Gateway
Centralised advice portal covering multiple support topics from employment to housing, finance, mental health, and more.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/find-support-for-veterans-and-their-families
Royal British Legion Helpline
24/7 telephone helpline offering practical and emotional support.
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/how-we-help/support-helpline
Samaritans – Veterans Crisis Line
24-hour emotional and crisis support for veterans experiencing acute distress or suicidal thoughts.
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/military
Combat Stress Crisis Helpline
24-hour mental health crisis support for veterans.
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