Support for veterans and their families in Northern Ireland
Find out about welfare, specialist healthcare and advocacy support available to veterans and their families in Northern Ireland.
How to get help
If you’re a veteran of the UK armed forces living in Northern Ireland, get in touch with the Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland (VWS NI) to find out about the support you can get.
Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland
Telephone: 028 90 420 145
Email: dbsafvs-vws-ni@mod.gov.uk
A member of the team will:
- ask about the situation
- identify the type of assistance needed
- ensure you are provided with appropriate advice and/or practical help towards meeting these needs
Further information can be found at Veterans Welfare Service.
How we can help
Welfare
Welfare staff are available to support the veteran community across Northern Ireland.
These professionals provide a range of welfare services, such as:
- supporting veterans with medical, financial and emotional issues
- providing practical help with processes, such as making applications or compensation claims
The VWS NI can help veterans access specialist expertise from a wide range of organisations, statutory bodies and charities.
Healthcare
Specialist healthcare is available to eligible veterans who are managing physical and mental conditions that have been caused by, or made worse by, military service.
Therapies are delivered by specialist, trusted medical service providers with experience in the treatment of ex-service personnel and, in certain circumstances, their families. When treatment is requested, and eligibility confirmed, the VWS NI’s medical service provider will conduct an initial assessment with you to determine the suitability of treatment. Any subsequent treatment sessions will be delivered locally where possible.
Advocacy services
VWS NI will advocate on behalf of veterans to help them access a range of partner organisations and statutory bodies. Our teams have established strong relationships with various military charities and third-sector organisations that may be able to help in areas outside the VWS NI’s immediate remit.
Our trained and experienced caseworkers will advise and assist in this process.
Further support options
For further support options, you can find support for veterans and their families.
Search the Roll of Honour
You can search the Roll of Honour database for UDR, R Irish (HS), R Irish (GS), Rangers and Regimental TA members and ex-members who were killed during Operation Banner, 1969 to 2007.
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