FAMILIES

Below, you will find details and information of plenty of Help and Emergency Agencies that we have become aware of so far, including Government departments, other Charities, Organisations and Support Agencies that offer help to Families.  You can also get help using the:

BRITISH  SIGN LANGUADE APP


We have also put hyperlinks for you to download documents and application forms that will assist all families and hopefully with our experience, we can make life much easier for everyone.  If there is something that you need, but can not find it, please let us know straight away and we will do our hardest to find the information for you.  We are always looking for individuals or groups to help others, so if you feel that you would like to help & assist others, especially the bereaved, please get in touch.

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WAR WIDOW'S PENSIONS

IMPORTANT NEW'S UPDATE

War widows who were forced to give up their pensions after their spouse died will receive a lump sum compensation payment of nearly £90,000 after a long-running campaign.  The compensation scheme will benefit the widows of military personnel who died as part of their service but later remarried or moved in with a partner.  Between 1973 and 2015, this group of people were forced to give up their "lifelong" War Widow pension when they began a new relationship.  However, the pension rules changed in 2015 and they no longer needed to do this - however, the rule was not backdated and a few hundred people were not set to be reimbursed the money they lost.  The Government confirmed last week that those affected by this would receive a one off lump sum payment of £87,500 to make up for the lost income.  The payments will come through a joint initiative from the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury.

Emergency Accommodation

There are very few Charities & Organisations in the United Kingdom that will provide funding for Emergency Accommodation including a meal, especially if Veterans and Families find themselves homeless late in the day or evening.  The Government have just announced an £8.5M package called "Op-Fortitude" to help veterans with all issues, especially homelessness.   Op Fortitude aims to stamp out homelessness amongst Veterans and can be accessed by calling the following number: 

01748 833797


Hopefully what we are trying to achieve will come to fruition & the numbers of homeless will come down in the future.  There are links to  fantastic websites who may be able to help you locate Emergency Accommodation on the Housing page.


Homelessness Link UK


Channel 4 Today - announces they are spending 60 Days on the Streets with ex-soldier and adventurer Ed Stafford.  Ed served his country as an Army captain and homelessness is an issue close to his heart given that around 13,000 ex-military personnel are currently homeless and on our streets. 

Link For More Information.  Myspace Housing Solution

Greater Manchester region,

for 55's & Over

Veterans Gateway Website

Telephone Number:

Freephone 24/7 -

0808 802 1212

Email: Via The Website 

24 / 7

Chat: Via The Website

ED's Homes

(Wigan Area)

Tel: 01942 318046


Email: Via The Website 

24 / 7

Chat: Via The Website

Launchpad

(North West / East Area)

0300 1111 238

0151 425 3886

0191 265 7039

Email:

enquiries@veteranslaunchpad.org.uk

SSAFA Forcesline team

Free on 0800 731 4880

Use our live Chat at the link below.

We are open

09:00-17:30,

Monday to Friday.

SSAFA Help Website

Who Dares Cares (Scotland)


Twitter Account


Facebook Account


Tel: 01698 459311

Please Visit The Website.

Papyrus:

0800 068 4141

Survivors of Bereavement:

 0300 111 5065

Child Bereavement UK:

Tel:+44-800-028-8840

The Compassionate Friends:

Tel:+44-345-123-2304

Cruse Bereavement:

Tel:+44-808-808-1677

Samaritans:

Tel:+44-116-123

Sands:

Tel:+44-808-164-3332

Sudden:

Tel:+44-800-2600-400

SOBS:

Tel:+44-300-111-5065

SSAFA:

Tel:08002606767

TEXT:

SHOUT to 85258

Emergency Suicide Help

If you think you or someone you know is suffering with a Mental Health issue, please speak with someone as soon as possible, your GP or Medical Officer is the best starting point.  It's Ok, Not to be Ok.


It is common for Veterans & Families with PTSD to experience Suicidal thoughts and suffer Depression. Feeling Suicidal is not a character defect, and it doesn’t mean that you are crazy, weak, or flawed.  If you are thinking about taking your own life, seek help immediately. Please read Suicide Help on the website, talk to someone you trust, or call a suicide helpline.

Catalyst Support

In the UK, call 08457 90 90 90

Text:   SHOUT to 85258

Or visit IASP to find a helpline in your country.

PTSD Help & Information

Get PTSD help and therapy by getting in touch with Forces Online who offer fantastic help, up and down the country, the NHS are also providing Treatment Centres & are another recognised provider by the MOD but it will take longer for treatment.   We have listed as many help providers as possible and we will keep adding more to the website as we become aware of them, including some Adventure Training Charities.  Access the details for Op-Courage by pressing the button below.

Click Here For PTSD

Help & Information Website

NHS Op Courage WOMEN'S CYBER SECURITY

Everyone's experience of sexual abuse is different. The Maggie Oliver Foundation helps survivors transform their own 'pain into power', so each can move forward on their personal journey.

Visit The Website For

Help From:

Maggie Oliver Foundation

Scotty's Little Soldiers


Scotty's Little Soldiers are dedicated to helping young children and families who have suffered bereavement.  You can get in touch with them via the link on the website or call:


Tel:  08000928571

Application / Help Forms

For Downloading

All Of The Images Are Direct Links

To Help & Assistance

Be The Difference

Click Here


If you are Black, Asian or belong to a minority ethnic group, your decision to become an organ donor could increase the chances of someone from the same ethnic background finding a suitable match.  You could even save someone's life. 

ROTARY CLUB UNITED KINGDOM


Rotary Club is passionate about helping Communities & Families.  Recognizing that individuals from certain groups have historically experienced barriers to membership, participation, and leadership, we commit to advancing equity in all aspects of Rotary, including in our community partnerships, so that each person has the necessary access to resources, opportunities, networks, and support to thrive. 

Veterans Crisis Hotline

United Kingdom:

0800 731 4880 

Global number:

+44 (0)207 463 9292


Depression 24 Hour Line:

0300 123 3393


National Suicide Prevention:

1 800 273 8255


Minds At War:
0800 031 4368


NHS Mental Health Service

Critical Mental Health Help


Twitter Link   Facebook Link

Help Via Twitter App

@samaritans

 116 123 (24 hrs)

@NSPCC

 0800 023 2642

(Football Hotline)

@NAPAC

 0808 801 0331

@theCALMzone

 0800 585858

@MaleSurvivorUK

 0808 800 5005

@SurvivorsMcr

@SurvivorsUK

 @1in6uk

CHILDLINE (Website)

 Tel:  FREE  0800 1111

@FA

 @PFA

Grief Recovery Specialist

S.A.V.E - Suicide

Prevention Group

Veterans Priority

NHS Treatment

Heads Together Urgent Help

SANE - Mental Health Charity

Anxious Minds

Veterans - Families - Children


Anxious Minds Tel:

0191 262 0305


After leaving the Armed Forces, it is essential for you & your family to register with your GP's Medical Practice.   Ensure that you are given the code   13JY   on your medical documents, this will ensure that you receive the correct priority of medical treatment.

VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE

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DISCOUNT VOUCHER LIST

IN THE UNITED KINGDOM


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SOME OF THE DISCOUNTS HAVE

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Mental Health Issues

Tel Number - 24 / 7

Please Call

0800 - 323 - 4444

What To Do If A Service

Person or Veteran Dies


Dementia Help

David Thomas Private Piano Tuition in London, Surrey, Hampshire, Hertfordshire.  Please Click On The Image Above.

MOD CONTACT DETAILS

ORGANISATIONS & SUPPORT

DRUG & ALCOHOL

SUPPORT SERVICES

IMAGE ABOVE IS A LINK


At Rehab 4 Addiction, we pride ourselves on the quality and depth of advice we provide to those seeking recovery from addiction.


Our Admissions team offer a referral service for people seeking treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, behavioural addiction, and eating disorders.


After Addiction Programme


You’ve reached the end of your rehabilitation programme: well done & congratulations. This milestone in your life only been accomplished through your own determination and hard work.  Leaving our rehab facility does not mean the end of the road for you. Our aftercare programmes are as important as the treatment itself.


Each aftercare plan is specifically tailored to the individual, drawing on the most important concepts from the treatment programme to take further into the recovery process.  This can include relapse prevention techniques, how to avoid triggers, how to rebuild relationships, and how to stay grounded in your sobriety.

CHARITIES AND OTHER

SERVICES THAT OFFER HELP

Grief Recovery Specialist


The Baton Charity & Cause


Collecteco Furniture Supplier


Veterans Aid Charity


Families-4-Veterans


Gurkha Charity Website


Operation Veteran - North East


Healthier Heroes

Facebook    Twitter


Anxious Minds Charity


Togetherall Website or

Big White Wall


For The Fallen Charity

Website


Woody's Lodge Charity - Wales


Weymouth Veterans

Community Hub


Wiltshire Veterans Directory Charity


Bolton Armed Forces

Centre 4 Veterans


Forward Assist Charity


Royal British Legion


Veterans Medical Fund


Combat Stress


First Light Trust (Housing)


Erskine Military Charity

Scotland


Blesma - Limbless Veterans Charity


Blind Veterans Charity


Citizens Advice

Veterans Benefits


Scotty's Little Soldiers


Forgotten Veterans UK


Bravehound Charity


The Veterans Charity


Winstons Wish Bereaved

Children's Charity


Tickets For Troops Charity


Bereaved Families

Activity Breaks


Lord Kitchener 

Memorial Holiday's


Care After Combat Charity


Stand Easy (PTSD) Charity


Hidden Warriors


Walking With The Wounded


AA Veterans Support


Aggie Westons Charity


Armed Forces Outreach

Service Charity


Armed Forces Para

Snow Sports Team 


British Forces

Broadcasting Service


The Bridge For Heroes Charity


The British Forces Foundation


Building Heroes Education

Charity


Veterans Assist Scotland


Care For Veterans Charity


Change Step Veterans

Services Charity


Community Veterans

Support Centre 


Disabled Veterans Oyster

Card   London


Defence Medical

Welfare Service


PTSD Resolution Charity


Outpost Charity For

Veterans & Families


Mind - Mental Health Charity


Homeless Heroes Charity


Veterans Response UK - Support


Sappers Employment Network


Forces War Records - Website


Start Up Business Grants

For UK Veterans


Simply Business Grant Checker

Excellent


Army Widows - Helping

All Forces Widows


RNRMC Charity


Hidden Warriors C.I.C


Mission Motorsport Charity


Mental Health Believe UK


Dads Out Of Debt


Veterans Scotland


Justice 4 Troops - CIC


Trafford Veterans Support Group


Allied Veterans Support Network


Forces Discount Service


Troubled Minds - Staffordshire


Living Well Essex - Health, Wellbeing


Broughton House Veteran Care Village


Battle Cry PTSD Webpage + Messenger


Veterans NHS Mental Health Info


Welsh Veterans Partnership

RECREATIONAL &

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

EMERGENCY

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Medical Assistance for Families, Veterans of all Uniformed  Services:


England: NHS 111 service 

Call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999

Emergency, or contact NHS


Scotland: Scotland’s Health

on the Web - or call 111


Wales: NHS Direct Wales

or call - 0845 46 47


Northern Ireland:

nidirect government services 

PUBLICATIONS & MAGAZINES

FOR FAMILIES

FANTASTIC WEBSITES

TO OFFER HELP AND INFORMATION

TWITTER LINKS AND JustGiving PAGES

REQUESTS FOR YOUR HELP

Not every person is fortunate enough to be blessed with being born without illness, or without a disability that will affect them for the rest of their lives.


So many people in the United Kingdom and all around the world, need either life saving operations, assistance or adaptations to live a near "Normal" life.  Please visit the Links Below and offer your assistance & compassion to help ease their troubles with a small donation.

Thank You So Much !!!

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We are raising funds to purchase Suicide Help & Information Benches, that will be placed in Parks up and down the UK and beyond.  It's hoped we can raise enough funds to have each bench illuminated at night too, they have the contact numbers to obtain the Help & Information.  Please Contact us to order one of the T-Shirts shown above.  They are top quality and only £20.00 for Adult size's and £15.00 for Children, with all profits going towards the project.

   

Please Help us to Help Others…


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