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Find support for veterans and their families

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Office for Veterans' Affairs

This directory lists organisations that provide support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families.

You can filter results by location and select as many areas of support as you need.

This should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all services on offer to veterans and their families in the UK.

The government is not liable for any services that fail to meet an individual's requirements or standards. The inclusion of these organisations or services should not be taken as endorsement by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs.

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The Veterans’ Gateway helpline can provide information and referral support by telephone.

Phone: 0808 802 1212

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  • The Bridge for Heroes

    The Bridge for Heroes provides direct help and support to veterans and their families in West Norfolk and beyond.

  • Haig Housing Trust

    Haig Housing Trust is a housing provider for veterans and their families in housing need.

  • Erskine Veterans Care

    Erskine Veterans Care supports veterans in Scotland, offering care homes, supported living accommodation and an activity centre available to veterans in the community.

  • Forces Employment Charity

    The Forces Employment Charity provides employment and training support to service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses and partners.

  • National Gulf Veterans and Families Association

    The National Gulf Veterans and Families Association is a charity that aims to improve the quality of life for all veterans of desert conflicts and their families, partners and carers.

  • Veterans Welfare Service

    The Veterans Welfare Service is part of the Ministry of Defence, and supports veterans and their families with issues around benefits, bereavement support and compensation schemes.

  • Royal Air Forces Association

    The Royal Air Forces Association is a charity and membership organisation that provides a range of services to the RAF community, from physical and mental health support to help with finances and social isolation.

  • X-Forces Enterprise

    X-Forces Enterprise is a community interest company that supports veterans and their families in gaining skills that enable them to start a business or find employment.

  • Royal British Legion Industries

    Royal British Legion Industries is a national veterans charity that helps the armed forces community by providing care pathways, housing and employment support.

  • Stoll

    Stoll is a housing provider that offers supported housing to vulnerable veterans.

  • Royal Navy Officers' Charity

    The Royal Navy Officers' Charity supports serving and retired Royal Navy Officers, along with their dependants.

  • Combat Stress

    Combat Stress is a mental health charity that provides support for veterans of the UK armed forces, focusing on complex mental health issues resulting from service.

  • Forces Pension Society

    The Forces Pension Society is a subscription-based membership organisation that provides its members with guidance on armed forces pensions and ensures the fair treatment of all members on pensions matters.

  • Care after Combat

    Care after Combat provides support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families in England and Wales, particularly those navigating the justice system.

  • Woody's Lodge

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

  • The REME Charity

    The REME Charity supports all members of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, including regulars, reserves, veterans and their families.

  • Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

    The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity funds projects and facilities that support the wellbeing of serving personnel and veterans of the Naval Service, along with their families.

  • Veterans Scotland

    Veterans Scotland is an association of over 90 organisations connected by the common aim of working with, and for, the veterans’ community in Scotland.

  • Defence Transition Services

    Defence Transition Services helps service leavers and their families who face challenges as they leave the military and adjust to civilian life.

  • Veterans into Logistics

    Veterans into Logistics is a charity that trains veterans in HGV driving and helps get them into sustainable employment in the logistics industry.

  • The Icarus Charity

    The Icarus Charity provides flexible mental healthcare and support specifically tailored to the needs of veterans and their families.

  • The Warrior Programme

    The Warrior Programme is a personal motivation and training programme that aims to help serving personnel, veterans and their families manage their emotions and build mental strength and resilience.

  • Veterans' Commissioner for Wales

    The Commissioner is an independent public appointee, responsible for ensuring that armed forces veterans and their families in Wales are not disadvantaged by their service.

  • Veterans With Dogs

    Veterans With Dogs is a charity dedicated to training and providing assistance dogs to support veterans with mental health conditions, enhancing their quality of life and independence.

  • Access your local GP

    Your local GP should be your first point of contact for managing your physical and mental health as a veteran.