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Find organisations that support veterans and their families

This directory lists organisations that provide support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families.

You can filter results by location and select as many areas of support as you need.

This should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all services on offer to veterans and their families in the UK.

The government is not liable for any services that fail to meet an individual’s requirements or standards.

The inclusion of these organisations or services should not be taken as endorsement by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs.

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Helps With Mental health
Location East of England
  • Your local GP should be your first point of contact for managing your physical and mental health as a veteran.

  • MoD Veterans Services provides information, guidance and welfare support on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

  • Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help veterans and their families in England.

  • Op NOVA provides support for veterans who are in contact with the justice system, enabling them to access the services they need.

  • Blesma is a national charity that supports armed forces veterans who have experienced limb or sight loss.

  • Blind Veterans UK is a national charity for ex-service personnel that have experienced severe sight loss.

  • BuildForce is a community interest company that provides a career service and pathways into employment in the construction industry.

  • Combat Stress is a mental health charity that provides support for veterans of the UK armed forces, focusing on complex mental health issues resulting from service.

  • The Defence Medical Welfare Service is an independent charity providing medical welfare to those who are serving or have served on the frontline, including the armed forces, the Merchant Navy, the NHS and the Police.

  • Felix Fund is a charity that supports people within the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Search Community across all British military and SO15.

  • Forward Assist is a charity that supports veterans struggling to adjust to civilian life, helping them lead great lives filled with passion, purpose, social connection, service and growth.

  • Help for Heroes is a charity that supports those who have served in the UK armed forces, no matter when or where they served.

  • Mind is a mental health charity that offers support across England and Wales.

  • The National Gulf Veterans and Families Association is a charity that aims to improve the quality of life for all veterans of desert conflicts and their families, partners and carers.

  • The Naval Children's Charity provides financial support and guidance for the wellbeing and development of children from serving and veteran Royal Navy families.

  • Based in Colchester, Phoenix Heroes is a community interest company that support veterans by providing them with access to outdoor activities.

  • PTSD Resolution offer mental health support for UK armed forces veterans, reservists and their families.

  • The RAF Benevolent Fund provides lifelong support to serving and ex-serving RAF personnel and their families.

  • RMA - The Royal Marines Charity provides support for serving and former Royal Marines personnel and their families.

  • Rock2Recovery provides non-clinical coaching to UK armed forces personnel, veterans and their families affected by stress.

  • The Royal Air Forces Association is a charity and membership organisation that provides a range of services to the RAF community, from physical and mental health support to help with finances and social isolation.

  • The Royal British Legion is the UK's largest armed forces charity and provides a range of support to veterans and their families.

  • The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity funds projects and facilities that support the wellbeing of serving personnel and veterans of the Naval Service, along with their families.

  • Scotty’s is a charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by military-connected bereavement.

  • SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

  • The Armed Forces Equine Charity provides affordable and accessible equine sport and recreation activities to veterans in England, along with recovery and rehabilitation programmes.

  • The Bridge for Heroes provides direct help and support to veterans and their families in West Norfolk and beyond.

  • The Icarus Charity provides flexible mental healthcare and support specifically tailored to the needs of veterans and their families.

  • The Ripple Pond supports adult family members of physically or psychologically injured UK armed forces personnel and veterans.

  • The Warrior Programme is a personal motivation and training programme that aims to help serving personnel, veterans and their families manage their emotions and build mental strength and resilience.

  • Veterans at Ease is a charity that provides open-ended, free psychotherapy to all members of the armed forces community over the age of 18.

  • Veterans With Dogs is a charity dedicated to training and providing assistance dogs to support veterans with mental health conditions, enhancing their quality of life and independence.

  • Walking With The Wounded supports those who served and their families through mental health, employment and care coordination programmes.