Apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card
An HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK armed forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to apply for support as a veteran.
Apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Forces Employment
Provide life-long, life changing support, jobs and training opportunities to veterans, irrespective of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Phone 0121 262 3058
Email info@forcesemployment.org.uk
https://www.forcesemployment.org.uk/
Op Community
A dedicated email and phone number for the armed forces community (including family members and carers of those serving or who have served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces)
Phone 01273 403 693 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Email afn.admin@nhs.net
Op Courage
The veterans mental health and wellbeing service. The first call for help takes courage.
Phone 0300 365 200 (option 4)
Email gateway@berkshire.nhs.uk
https://www.opcouragesoutheast.nhs.uk/
If you experience a mental health crisis you can get help by phoning 111, booking an emergency GP appointment, visiting A&E or calling 999.
If you are still serving you can phone the military mental health helpline on 0800 323 4444
Op Fortitude
Funded by the armed forces covenant to deliver a centralised referral pathway to end veteran homelessness. Working with individual veterans at risk or experiencing homelessness, supporting into suitable accommodation or supporting them to maintain their current home.
Phone 0800 952 0774
https://www.riverside.org.uk/care-and-support/veterans/opfortitude/
Op Nova
A support for veterans who have come into contact with the justice system, providing personalised practical and emotional support.
Phone 0800 917 729
https://www.forcesemployment.org.uk/programmes/op-nova/
Op Restore
Veterans physical health and wellbeing service.
GP referral to central hub on imperial.oprestore@nhs.net
Royal British Legion
Providing support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. From advice and guidance, to recovery and rehabilitation, through to transitioning to civilian life
Phone 0808 802 8080
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/who-we-help
SSAFA – the armed forces charity
Support includes financial assistance, welfare and housing advice, and mentoring.
Phone 0800 260 6767
https://www.ssafa.org.uk/
Online contact form https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/forcesline
Live chat also available
Walking with the Wounded (WWTW)
Support with employment, mental health care and volunteering
https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/
Online contact form https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/ask-for-help/