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Useful Links.

Below you can find links to various services designed to support the Armed Forces community. 

The Royal British Legion

The Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere.

Defence Medical Welfare Service

We support serving personnel and reservists of all 3 services, their dependent relatives and other entitled civilians when they need help during times of ill health.

Op NOVA

Supporting veterans who have been arrested or are at risk of arrest. Operating in five areas of the UK: the East of England, North West, North East, Devon and Cornwall and South Yorkshire and Humberside.

Forcesline

Forcesline is a free and confidential telephone helpline and email service that provides emotional support and a listening ear to those in the Armed Forces community who are feeling lonely, isolated or are struggling to cope with everyday life.

Veterans UK

To seek information on claiming AFCS, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Medical Discharges and Pension Forecast Requests

Army Benevolent Fund

As one of the largest funders in the sector, we award grants to individuals and families, and fund leading organisations that support soldiers, former soldiers, and their families. When we hear of a person or family in need, we aim to respond within 48 hours.

Combat Stress

We provide clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.

Shout

Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation, text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258.

Harbour

Since the 1980s, Harbour has been known for its innovative and collaborative approach in dealing with drug and alcohol issues in the community. We work with other local agencies to provide drug and alochol support to anyone in the South West who needs us.

CALM

UNITED AGAINST SUICIDE We’re the suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives.