Support

Information links

NHS England – Healthcare for the armed forces community

Visit the NHS website for information about healthcare support available to serving personnel, veterans and their families.

Op COURAGE

A specialist NHS mental health service for those due to leave the military, reservists, veterans and their families. You can contact the service directly, or ask your GP, a charity or a family member to do this for you.

Visit the Op COURAGE website for more information.

Op NOVA

Provides support for veterans who are in contact with the justice system, helping them access the services they need.

Visit the Op NOVA website for more information.

Op FORTITUDE

A housing hotline for homeless veterans. Staff will connect callers to housing providers, charities and local authorities.
Call 0800 952 0774 to access this service.

Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)

Offers practical and emotional support to the armed forces community during times of medical need.

Visit the DMWS website for more information.

Blesma – The Limbless Veterans

Supports serving and ex-service men and women who have lost limbs or the use of limbs or eyes. Provides rehabilitation activities and welfare support.

Visit the Blesma website for more information.

Help for Heroes

A charity supporting members of the armed forces community with their physical and mental health, as well as financial, social and welfare needs.

Visit the Help for Heroes website for more information.

The Royal Marines Charity (RMA)

Provides lifelong support to current and former Royal Marines and their families.

Visit the Royal Marines Charity website for more information.

Blind Veterans UK

Offers free support and services to vision-impaired ex-servicemen and women, including national service veterans.

Visit the Blind Veterans UK website for more information.