Veterans, and their families, can face both mental and physical health problems. We recognise that resources set up specifically for veterans and their families can help provide them with the support they need. We have created an area with links to various websites and charities that you can access directly. The links below cover mental health and wellbeing, specific physical support and more practical help such as housing and welfare. If you are having difficulty accessing the help you require please let us know.
Mental Health
| Advice and support for veterans & ex-forces Veterans’ Gateway The Veterans’ Gateway service is the first point of contact for the welfare needs of veterans and their families. |
HeadFIT for Life Mental fitness is all about the good management of good mental health. HeadFIT for Life helps defence people stay mentally fit and on top of their game. |
Specific Conditions
Blind Veterans UK
Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss. We provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to veterans regardless of how or when they lost their sight.
Fighting With Pride: The LGBTQ + Military Charity
We are a military charity that supports the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ Veterans, service personnel and their families – in particular those most impacted by the ‘gay ban’ ultimately lifted on 12th January 2000.