Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation to those who serve.
It says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives.
This includes offering injured servicemen and women and bereaved families extra support where appropriate.
Blind Veterans Support 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. We’re here to help blind veterans regain their independence and live the life they choose.
OpCourage
The first call for help takes courage. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or wellbeing, expert help is available from Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
If you’re due to leave the Armed Forces, just left the Armed Forces or left many years ago, Op COURAGE is here to help.
Op Restore
The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service is an NHS service that supports individuals who have served in, or are leaving, the UK armed forces and have continuing, physical health injuries and related medical problems attributed to their time in the armed forces. It is hosted at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Royal British Legion
We are here to administer and support the delivery of welfare services and the membership and fundraising activities of the Legion’s branches and clubs throughout Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Membership of The Royal British Legion is available to all adults, not just members or ex-members of the forces and we always welcome new members.
SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association)
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.
We understand the unique demands of service life, whether it’s on UK soil or overseas. Support is available for people at any stage in their military career; from the youngest recruit to the oldest veteran – no one’s service is ever forgotten.
The Salvation Army
For over 150 years, The Salvation Army has been transforming lives at the heart of communities.
Today, The Salvation Army is a church and charity that is active in virtually every corner of the world and serves in more than 130 countries offering God’s hope and love to all those in need without discrimination.
Veterans Community Network
These days, there is so much help out there for Veterans, Reservists and their families that it can be difficult to know exactly where to start. Making phone contact can sometimes be difficult and frustrating if you can’t get through on a help line or feel as if you are being sent around in circles.
The Veterans Community Network will never just sign post you to one of these agencies. We have developed personal relationships with all of our partners and from this joined up working, we offer a monthly drop-in Hub. This ‘one stop shop’ approach means that VCN can immediately connect you with the professional who is able to support with issues such as housing, benefits, employment mental health and social isolation.