Armed Forces Veteran Friendly

How the NHS can help if you're in the British armed forces or are a veteran, a reservist or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served.

• Mental health support
• Veterans, service leavers, and non-mobilised reservists
• Information and support for families
• A guide to NHS services
• Charities and support groups
• Step-by-step guide for service leavers
• Accessing NHS healthcare while in active service

Too many veterans are left to fight for the support they need; mentally, physically, financially. This isn’t just their fight – it’s ours, too.

No matter where, when or for how long you served, we’re here to support you and your family. Call us on 0300 303 9888 or Submit a Form.

Whether you want to speak to others who understand what it’s like to adjust to civilian life or feel you need to speak to a professional about your wellbeing, our team are on hand.

We apply our understanding of mental health and military life to empower you to access a wide range of services.

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The Royal British Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere.

We support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.

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Men’s Sheds (or Sheds) are about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter. All helping to improve the well being of those meeting together.

We meet at our very own Portable cabin workshop at St Mary's Church, Newchurch Road, RG26 4HQ, open EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY afternoons at 2pm.

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Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs (AFVBC) bring veterans and serving personnel together face-to-face. It’s a simple concept—but for many, it’s life-changing.

Find a Club Near You

We provide specialist clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and moral injury resulting from their experiences during military service. When some military personnel leave service, their experiences can’t easily be left behind.

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