Help and welfare for veterans and those leaving the armed forces
Help and support for service leavers and veterans from the Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and other organisations.
Urgent help for veterans
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact the organisations listed here for assistance.
Veterans Welfare Service
The Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) provides a professional help and advice service to veterans or anyone supporting a veteran, their families and dependants.
Operational legacy investigations and inquests: help for veterans
Information and support for veterans affected by historic allegations
Help for service leavers from Defence Transition Services
Information about how military personnel and their families can get more support and extra help from Defence Transition Services when leaving the Armed Forces.
Service Leavers Guide
The service leavers guide offers information and advice prior to and after leaving regular service.
Veterans living in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales
Where you can go for more information if you live in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales
Service for Experienced, Rejoiner and Volunteer Engagements (SERVE)
The Ministry of Defence’s free digital service that offers an easy way to discover Reserve, Rejoiner and wider opportunities in the Armed Forces and to stay connected with Defence.
Family support for veterans
Help and support for families of veterans.
Housing advice for veterans
Information and useful services for veterans seeking housing support.
Employment support for veterans
Information and useful services for veterans seeking employment support.
Financial and money advice for veterans
Useful information on money, debt advice and financial help.
Veterans seeking support with living independently
Support for independent living for UK Armed Forces veterans
Veterans seeking mental wellbeing support
Information and useful services for veterans seeking mental wellbeing support.
Veterans seeking support with physical health
Information on service related illnesses, recovery and healthcare services. Get expert advice about military discharge initiatives for hearing and sight loss.
Help for veterans diagnosed with diffuse mesothelioma
How we can help you if you have been diagnosed with the asbestos related disease, diffuse mesothelioma due to military service.
Charity support for veterans
Charities or other organisations that may be able to provide advice or assistance to veterans and their families.
Last updated 16 December 2020 + show all updates
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Details of Service for Experienced, Rejoiner and Volunteer Engagements (SERVE) added to the collection with link to the SERVE site.
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Added a note relating to changes to services.
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First published.