Armed Forces Directory Of Support South East Wales
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity
We give a lifetime of support to soldiers and veterans from the British Army, and their immediate families, when they are in need.
Admiral Nurses
The Royal British Legion works with Dementia UK to provide Admiral Nurses - a service that supports family, carers and people living with dementia.
Telephone: 0333 011 4497
admiralsouthwales@britishlegion.org.uk
Alabare – Homes for Veterans Wales
Alabares’ Welsh Homes for Veterans provide supported accommodation to British Armed Forces Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
https://www.alabare.co.uk/theme/homes-for-veterans-cymru
Alcoholics Anonymous
We offer support and advice on alcohol addiction.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Blesma
Blesma understand the needs of a military amputee unlike no other national charity in the United Kingdom.
Blesma Lead and Welfare Support:
Tom Hall
Office Telephone: 020 8548 7098
Mobile: 07780 165085
Email:bsowest@blesma.org
Outreach Lead:
Jason Suller
Telephone: 07741 744141
Email:outreachw@blesma.org
Blind Veterans UK
Blind Veterans UK help blind ex-Service men and women lead independent and fulfilling lives, by supporting them with their in-depth expertise, experience and full range of services.
Career Transition Partnership (CTP)
Training courses, recruitment and career advice to service leavers undergoing resettlement.
Employment Bulletin:
Citizen's Advice Bureau
Helps people resolve their legal, money and other related problems by providing free information and advice.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales
Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the UK's leading Veterans' mental health charity.
Education and schools – Support for service children
Royal British Legion guide to support service families that access education in schools in Wales, and help them navigate the range of support services available
Supporting service children in schools in Wales
Forces Compare
Founded by ex-para Alfie Usher, Forces Compare is an independent search engine that specialises in comparing insurance quotes for those in the armed forces. Their professional partners can also assist with payday loan refunds, military tax refunds, MOD housing claims, flight delay claims and MOD legal services.
Forces Compare also display the Armed Forces Covenant, showing their commitment to those who currently serve, have served and their families. The company is ran by veterans, and gets involved with military charities and Armed Forces Day.
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous members offer the hand of friendship to anyone who is looking to try and stop gambling.
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes was founded in 2007 to provide direct, practical support for wounded, injured and sick Service Personnel, Veterans and their loved ones.
Hire a Hero
Hire a Hero supports Service Leavers and Veterans to make the successful transition into civilian life
Home Search Caerphilly
If you are in the process of leaving the UK Armed Forces or are a veteran then there are a range of organisations that may be able to provide you with advice and support to help you resolve your current housing situation.
www.homesearchcaerphilly.org/content/Adviceandsupport/UKArmedForcesVeterans
Jobcentre Plus
Jobcentre Plus is a government-funded employment agency and social security office that can be found in most cities, whose aim it is to help people of working age find employment in the UK.
Find your nearest office http://los.direct.gov.uk
Mind Cymru
Whether you are experiencing mental health problems or going through a difficult time in your life, Mind can help.
www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru
Pensions Disregard
The government’s rule is that £10 per week of income from war pensions is ignored (“disregarded”) but local authorities have the discretion to completely disregard income from war pensions when calculating your entitlement to Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit. Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council operates a 100% disregard. So if you have a War Pension, the Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit the calculator will disregard 100% of it.
RAF Recruitment
How to apply to be a reservist.
RFEA (The Forces Employment Charity)
RFEA are experts in providing a job-finding service, which generates quality and sustainable employment outcomes for all service leavers and ex-forces individuals.
Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families.
SSAFA (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association)
SSAFA are a national charity supporting ex-service men and women and their families.
The Poppy Factory
The Poppy Factory is the country's leading employment charity for veterans with health conditions or impairments.
RAFBF – Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
We are there for all serving and former members of the RAF as well as their partners and dependent children.
Rehab 4 Addiction
Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. We offer a range of services, and help signpost you to the most effective treatments. This includes alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling. Our helpline advisors are committed to helping you in your quest to locate effective treatments for addiction.
Drug Rehab & Alcohol Rehab Treatment | Rehab 4 Addiction
Royal Air Forces Association
The RAF Association is committed to supporting the RAF Family, whether currently serving, or former-serving, in a wide range of ways, delivering help and support where it is needed.
Veterans NHS Wales
Veterans’ NHS Wales main aim is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of veterans with a service related mental health problem.
https://www.veteranswales.co.uk/
Veterans UK
Help and support for veterans from the Ministry of Defence.
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk
Veterans Welfare Service (VWS)
The VWS is committed to enhancing the quality of life for veterans and beneficiaries of Veterans UK pensions and compensation schemes, and all their dependants.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/veterans-welfare-service
Veterans' Gateway
We put veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need.
Walking With The Wounded
Supporting all veterans with injuries to gain skills and qualifications.
Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust
The Trust aim to provide relief in cases of necessity or distress among its members and their dependants. The Trust is also empowered, in suitable cases, to make grants for the education of members.
Contact Information
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