Service Personnel, Veterans and Families
In this section you can find support for:
- Service, Personnel, Veterans and Families
- Trauma and Bereavement
Service, Personnel, Veterans and Families
Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Clubs - AFVBC
Network of self- reliant clubs throughout UK. Open to all serving or veteran members of HM Armed Forces. Find your nearest club on the website.
Army Benevolent Fund
The Army’s national charity giving lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers, as well as their families.
Help For Heroes
Supporting and raising money for members of the Armed Forces who have been wounded in service.
National Gulf Veterans and Families Association - NGVFA
Supporting those affected by the Gulf Wars and conflict in Afghanistan.
Email: info@ngvfa.org.uk
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association - SSAFA
Providing support to anyone serving in the Armed Forces, as well as those who used to serve and their families, services include financial assistance, emotional support and a confidential helpline.
Helpline: 0800 260 6780 (lines open Monday - Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09.00 – 16.00)
Live Chat: (online Monday – Friday 09.00 -17.00)
Support Services Listing
MOD information on support services for military and defence personnel and their families.
The Royal British Legion
Offering financial, social and emotional support to anyone who has served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants.
Helpline: 0808 802 8080 (lines open every day 0800-2000)
Live chat: (online every day 8am – 8pm)
Veterans - UK
Providing welfare, support and specialist programmes for anyone who has served in the Armed Forces.
Helpline: 0808 1914 2 18 (lines open Monday – Friday 0800 – 1600)
Trauma and Bereavement
ASSIST Trauma Care
Providing support services to individuals and families affected by traumatic stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
BLESMA
Formerly known as The British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association. BLESMA promotes the welfare and wellbeing of former and currently serving service men and women, post limb loss.
Combat Stress
Offering specialist treatment and welfare services for veterans, serving personnel and their families. Services include help for psychological injuries associated with service trauma.
Helpline for veterans: 0800 138 1619
Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Text: 07537 173 683 (standard charges may apply)
Cruse - Bereaved Military Family
Part of Cruse bereavement to support anyone who’s loved one has died in the Armed Forces.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09.30 – 17.00, Tuesday 13.00 – 20.00)
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
PTSD Resolution
National network of counsellors available to help forces veterans, reservists and their families who have experienced military trauma.