Ex-Service Personnel
If you are planning to leave or have left the Armed Forces, it
is reassuring to know that there is support from local and national
organisations dedicated to securing you a better future.
This page is designed to help assist you with your resettlement
needs and listed below is a range of local and national
services that may be of help to you to get you
started.
A leaflet of local contacts is available to
download Ex-Servicemens Local
Help & Information Leaflet
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Click on the links below to take you to the relevant
contacts
Armed Forces Day
Saturday 30th June 2012 marks the fourth Armed Forces Day. Armed
Forces Day is a day when the whole nation is invited to show
support for the military community both serving and retired, at
home and abroad. Building on the success of last year, when
hundreds of thousands of people attended events across the United
Kingdom, It is hoped that Armed Forces Day this year will again be
marked by the community inviting the widest possible cross section
of service men and women (regular and reserve), veterans, Cadet
Forces and their families to an event to say thank you.
Last year, as part of the Armed Forces Day
build up, communities were encouraged to fly the Armed Forces Day
flag from a building in the heart of their communities. This
request was met with great enthusiasm. Over four thousand flags
were flown around the country, many from historic and iconic
buildings and some by individual members of the general public who
wanted to show their support personally.
Once again, it is encouraged, by the Ministry
of Defence, to fly your flag for the duration of the week before
Armed Forces Day, hoisting it on Monday 25th June at a
time to suit your community. It is appreciated that this year, if
the Olympic Torch is passing through your community, you are being
encouraged to fly the Olympic Flag but please consider finding a
place for the Armed Forces Day flag . If you have, by any chance,
misplaced yours or wish to fly additional flags, or a flag in a
larger size, they may be ordered from http://www.zephyr-tvc.com/.
The website - http://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/
– has a number of suggestions on how you can show your support more
widely for Armed Forces Day and also provides the opportunity for
you to upload details of events that you organise. If you have any
questions please contact the Armed Forces Day Project Manager,
Gareth Legg at Gareth.legg679@mod.uk or on 020
7807 0966.
By ‘Flying the Flag’ in your community you
will be showing your support for the men and women of our Armed
Forces, past and present, who continue to rise to the very
difficult challenge of maintaining the defence of the realm;
Resettlement
| Organisation |
Information |
Contacts |
| Civvy Street |
Help with education, retraining and job opportunities, as
well as with practical matters like finance, housing and
pensions |
Tel: 0800
1694073
Website :http://www.civvystreet.org/
|
| The Remount Programme |
4 day residential transition course in the most beautiful
surroundings in the Lake District which provides you with the
tools to handle the dramatic changes going from service to
civilian life |
Tel: 01452 505686
Email:
julia.Paton@remount.net
Website: http://www.remount.net/
|
| The Site |
Your guide to living in the real world |
Website: http://www.thesite.org/ |
| Veterans First Point |
Veterans First Point is a new service designed by veterans, for
veterans (and their families) and is staffed by veterans.
Veterans First Point is there to help you. If and when you might
need that extra help. They will work with you to obtain the right
support from those that can best help - when you need it. |
Tel: 0131 220 9920
Email: enquiries@veteransfirstpoint.org.uk
Web: www.veteransfirstpoint.org.uk |
Housing
Financial
| Organisation |
Information |
Contacts |
| Wychavon District Council |
For information regarding benefits or Council Tax
liability/exemption etc please contact the Worcestershire Hub |
Tel: 01905 822744 / 822733
Web:
http://www.wychavon.gov.uk/cms/advice,-benefits,-council-tax.aspx
|
| Citizens Advice Bureau |
Advice on benefits and concessions for the Armed Forces,
veterans and their families |
Tel: 08444 111444
Web: www.adviceguide.org.uk
|
| SSAFA |
Our services reflect the financial, practical and emotional
issues people face today and they are freely available to virtually
everybody with a Service connection |
Tel: Worcestershire Branch - 01905 621641 (with
answerphone) comprises the following divisions
Droitwich - 01905 21919
Email: ssafadroitwich@mail.com
Evesham – 07944 657529
Malvern & Upton - 01684 564922
Pershore - 01684 772350
Redditch & Bromsgrove - 07966 572812
Worcester City & Rural - contact Branch number
Wyre Forest – 07553 262921
Email: Worcestershire@ssafa.org.uk
Web: www.ssafa.org.uk
|
| ABF The Soldiers Charity |
Lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their
families with financial assistance when they are in real need. |
Tel: 0845 2414820
Email:
info@soldierscharity.org
Web: http://www.soldierscharity.org/
|
| Afghan Heroes |
Charity dedicated to those directly involved in the conflict,
the families of thiose who have fallen and returning service
personnel who have witnessed those horrific losses |
Tel: 0844 5766771
Email:
info@afghanheroes.org.uk
Web: www.afghanheroes.org.uk
|
| The Forces Pension Society |
Ensure that serving and retired members of the armed
forces, their widows, widowers, surviving partners, civil partners
and dependants receive the pension to which they are entitled
to |
Tel: 02078 209988
Email:
memsec@forpen.co.uk
Web: www.forpen.org
|
| Help for Heroes |
Money raised is used to support wounded servicemen and women of
every colour and creed |
Tel: 0845 6731760 / 01980
846459
Web: www.helpforheroes.org.uk
|
| Royal Blind |
Provide services to the blind, visually impaired or multiply
disabled people |
Tel: 0131 2291456
Email:
enquiries@royalblind.org
Web: www.royalblind.org.uk
|
| Pension4Army |
Information and news site for ex servicemen/women and serving
military and their families |
Web: www.pension4army.co.uk |
| Army Benevolent Fund |
The army's central charity which is committed to the welfare of
army and ex army personnel and their families. Financial support is
eligible to cases in real need |
Tel: 0845 2414820
Email:
www.armybenfund.org/
Web: www.armybenfund.org/
|
| The Veterans Agency |
Ex Service Personnel who believe that they have an illness
or disability that is the result of, or made worse by, military
service should make a claim for a War Disblement Pension once they
have left the armed forces.
The Veterans Agency does not refer claims to the Medical Assessment
Programme (MAP), or advise or require them to attend in connection
with their claim. If, however, a person claiming a war pension has
already attended the Medical Assessment Programme, the
Veterans Agency will ask that person for their written
permission to obtain the medical reports from their examination.
MAP reports can often assist the Veterans Agency in making a
decision. |
Tel: 0800 169 2277
Email: help@veteransagency.gsi.gov.uk
Web: http://www.veterans-uk.info/
For more information visit:
http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo/HealthandSafety/
|
| Royal Naval Benevolent Society for
officers |
To afford financial assistance when in need to officers of the
Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their respective Reserves, both
active service and retired, and to their widows, ex wives and
dependants. |
Tel: 020 74025231
Email:
rnoc@arno.org.uk
Web:
http://www.charitiesdirect.com/charities/royal-naval-benevolent-society-for-officers-207405.html
|
| Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund |
To assist those of the Extended RAF family in distress
resulting from sickness, disability, infirmity or poverty. Welfare
assistance includes residential, convalescence and respite care
help with housing and education, subsistence grants and help
through other specialist charities |
Tel: 0800 1692942
Email:
http://www.rafbf.org/
|
Health
| Organisation |
Information |
Contacts |
| Wychavon District Council |
Help finding local GP surgery or other health related
organisations within Wychavon |
Tel: 01386 565182
Email: emma.gardner@wychavon.gov.uk
Web:
http://www.wychavon.gov.uk/
|
| NHS |
If you have health problems caused by your service in the armed
forces, you should be able to get priority treatment from the
NHS |
Tel: 0845 46 47
Web:
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
|
| Medical Assessment Programme |
The medical Assessment Programme provides general medical
examinations for veterans of The Gulf War, Porton Down, War in Iraq
from 2003 and the war in Afghanistan from 2001 |
Tel: 0800
1695401
Email: map@gstt.nhs.uk
Web: www.mod.uk
|
| Reservists Mental Health Programme |
A dedicated mental health programme for any member of the
Reserved Forces deployed since Jan 2003. Reservists can also find
help through civilian NHS routes |
Tel: 0800 0326258
Web:
ww2.army.mod.uk/rtmc/rmhp.htm
|
| Forces Helpline |
Provided by ex forces personnel to help address any bully
or bullying issues you may be experiencing or have experienced
while serving in the Navy, Army or Royal Air Force. Also contains
useful links and information |
Web: http://www.forces-helpline.com/
|
| Royal Navy Community Website |
Naval Community Website with lots of helpful information
and support |
Web: http://www.rncom.mod.uk/ |
| Combet Stress |
Charity providing help and medical care for veterans with
mental health problems |
Tel: 01327 841600
Email:
contactus@combatstress.org
Web: www.combatstress.org
|
| Veterans-UK |
Help for veterans that have been injured to the extent of
having to leave the armed forces. |
Tel: 0800
1692277
Email:help@veteransagency.gsi.gov.uk
Web: http://www.veterans-uk.info/
|
| The British Limbless Ex-Servicemens Association
(BLESMA) |
Provides help and support such as counselling, advice and
grants for people who have lost the use of a limb or an eye |
Tel: 0208
5901124
Email: headquarters@blesma.org.uk
Web: http://www.blesma.org/
|
| Lady Grovers Fund |
Offer cash grants towards nursing, hospital and home help for
officers' families |
Tel: 0845 8737161
Web:
www.ladygrover.org.uk
|
| Queen Alexandra Hospital Home |
QAHH is currently the only hospital home south of London that
offers specialist nursing care for ex- servicemen and women |
Tel: 01903 213458
Web:
http://www.qahh.org.uk/
|
Career Advice
Widows Help & Support
| Organisation |
Information |
Contacts |
| SSAFA |
Working in partnership with the Royal British Legion we have
successfully assisted clients and their families with immediate
needs, essential household items, children’s clothing and practical
advice and information on housing and resettlement. We cannot make
cash grants or provide legal support. |
Tel: Worcestershire Branch - 01905 621641 (with
ansaphone)
Email: Worcestershire@ssafa.org.uk
Tel: Droitwich Branch - 01905 21919
Email: ssafadroitwich@mail.com
Web:http://www.ssafa.org.uk/
|
| War Widow Association |
A pressure group that exists to improve the conditions of War
Widows and their families. Petitioning for improvement in pensions,
the administration of benefits and other issues. |
Tel: 0845 2412189
Email: info@warwidowsassociation.org.uk
Web:warwidowsassociation.org.uk |
| Army Widows Association |
Offer comfort, support anf friendship to the widows and
widowers of service men and women |
Tel: 01264 381991 / 385457
Email: info@armywidows.org.uk
Web:www.armywidows.org.uk
|
| National Widows Association |
Offers support, friendship and understanding to men and women
who have lost their partners through bereavement |
Tel: 0845 8382261
Email: info@nawidows.org.uk
Web: www.nawidows.org.uk |
General Help and Support
| Organisation |
Information |
Contacts |
| The Officers Association |
Supports retired officers, retired officers and their families
seeking employment, advice, assistance and accommodation |
Email: info@officersassociation.org.uk
Web: www.officersassociation.org.uk |
| Army Welfare Information Service |
Confidential Information and guidance on any welfare issues can
be provided by the Armys Welfare Services who operate a 0900-1700
hrs service. |
Tel: 01722 436569 |
| Ex Armed Forces Club |
Master the mental changes you need to transition from the Armed
Forces by talking to others on this social network site |
Web: www.facebook.com |
| Veterans Welfare Service |
Free helpline for veterans and their families and online
advice |
Email: veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk
Web: www.veterans-uk.info |
| National Ex Services Association |
The National Ex Services Association
Directories are listings of helpful organisations
which may be of use to ex service men and women and/or their
families |
Email: enquiries@nesa.org.uk
Web: http://www.nesa.org.uk/
|
| At Ease |
Counselling and advice work, legal advice, human rights issues.
Free service for members of the armed forces, including reservists
and their families |
Tel: 020 724 75 164
Email: info@atease.org.uk
Web: www.atease.org.uk/
|
| League of Remembrance |
To provide companionship, financial assistance and support to
dependants and retired members of the armed forces and retired
nurses. |
Tel: 020 78297818 |
| Not Forgotten Association |
To act generally for the benefit of disabled and wounded
service and ex-service personnel. Provide TV sets for those whose
mobility is restricted, licences provided where financial need
arises, group holidays which include outings, subsidised holidays,
day outings, in-house entertainments and concerts in ex-service
care homes. |
Tel: 020 7730 3660
Email: info@nfassociation.org
Web: http://www.nfassociation.org/
|
| Royal British Legion |
Uniting men and women who have served or are serving in HM
Forces, raising funds to assist ex servicemen and women and their
dependants who find themselves in difficulties. Welfare and
benevolence, providing grants, assisting pension claimants, giving
careers advice, providing residential and convalescent care, small
advocacy service and loan scheme for ex-servicemen and women. |
Tel: 08457 725725
Web: http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
|
| Veterans Lapel Badge |
All personnel who have served in the HM Armed Forces qualify
for a Veterans Lapel Badge. Regular Service personnel and
Non-Regular Permanent Staff (TA) leaving the Armed Forces should
now be issued their Veterans Lapel Badge at the time they receive
the Service Leaver's Pack. To apply for your Lapel Badge visit the
Veteranms UK Website |
Web: http://www.veterans-uk.info/newbadge/badgehtml |
| SSAFA Forces Help |
Financial, practical and emotional issues people face today and
are freely available to virtually everybody with a Service
connection. Some are more appropriate to those currently
serving and those who have have served, but whatever your status,
you can be certain that we will treat your enquiry as confidential
and ensure that you are always treated with dignity and
respect. |
Tel: Worcestershire Branch - 01905 621641 (with
ansaphone)comprises the following divisions-
Droitwich - 01905 21919
Email: ssafadroitwich@mail.com
Evesham – 07944 657529
Malvern & Upton - 01684 564922
Pershore - 01684 772350
Redditch & Bromsgrove - 07966 572812
Worcester City & Rural - contact Branch number
Wyre Forest – 07553 262921
Email: Worcestershire@ssafa.org.uk
Web: www.ssafa.org.uk |
Leisure
| Organisation |
Information |
Contacts |
| Wychavon Leisure Community Association
Ltd |
Wychavon Leisure run three leisure centres within Wychavon.
Contact each leisure centre for
information regarding discounts for Armed Forces.
|
Tel: Evesham - 01386 444212
Pershore - 01386 552346
Droitwich - 01905
771212
Web:www.wychavonleisure.co.uk
|
For more information please contact
Tracy Grubb
Community Development Officer
Tel: 01386 565168
Email: tracy.grubb@wychavon.gov.uk
