Woody's Lodge

Woody's Lodge provides support and welcoming meeting spaces for veterans across Wales.

• From: Office for Veterans' Affairs
• Published: 12 September 2024

• Health and Social Care: Social Care
• Finance: Pensions, Compensation, Benefits
• Families and children: Support for spouses and families
• Community and social: Drop-in centres, Leisure activities, Volunteering opportunities, LGBT+ support, Women veterans support
• Wales: Mid and West Wales, North Wales, South Wales Central, South Wales East, South Wales West

With locations across Wales, Woody’s Lodge provides a sanctuary for veterans, reservists, emergency service leavers and their families.

They can provide personalised guidance and support, including help with housing, mental health, healthcare referrals and navigating complex benefit systems. They have a schedule of social and recreational activities, such as coffee mornings, gardening and creative workshops. The aim of their work is to promote physical wellbeing, social engagement and a sense of community.

Woody’s Lodge also offers a confidential peer support and connections to professional mental health services. Their on-site volunteer counsellors ensure that both veterans and their families receive the care and understanding they need.

Get in touch with Woody’s Lodge

By phone

Phone: 01446 781792
Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm (except public holidays)

By email

Email: support@woodyslodge.org

Online

Website: Woody’s Lodge

By post

South Wales

Woody's Lodge
Amelia Trust Farm
5 Mile Lane
Walterston
Barry
CF62 3AS

North Wales

Woody's Lodge
Eirias Park
Abergele Road
Colwyn Bay
LL29 8BN

West Wales

Woody's Lodge
Penlan Farm
Penrhiwpal
Llandysul
SA44 5QH

Published 12 September 2024