Veterans

  • Armed Forces Covenant

    The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly

  • Op COURAGE

    Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.

    https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/

  • Op Fortitude

    Op FORTITUDE can be accessed by homeless veterans including those sleeping on the streets. The housing hotline, delivered by The Riverside Group, will give homeless veterans a single point of contact to get them the help they need. Veterans can access the scheme through a dedicated charity helpline (0800 9520774)
    https://www.riverside.org.uk/care-and-support/veterans/opfortitude/

  • Fighting with Pride

    Fighting with Pride is a new charity and we are working hard to capacity build our service so that we can provide support and befriending where there is the greatest need.  We will do everything we can to give you useful information and signpost ways to get help and we are working with a wide range of organisations to make sure that our LGBT+ Veterans receive a warm welcome wherever they seek help.  Our specialism lies in the ‘lived experience’ of our team.
    FWP is the LGBT+ military charity, we are here to listen, understand and support.

    https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/

  • Chronic Pain and the veteran

    Chronic pain and the veteran
    Chronic pain is defined as a pain that lasts more than three months and is more common in military veterans than the general population. Musculo-skeletal, joint, and back pain are the most common causes of pain.
    Pain often is associated with mental health problems. Pain is a risk risk factor for opioid and alcohol misuse. Persistent pain often impacts on relationships, work, hobbies, interests, and other activities, as well as mood and overall wellbeing. Those who experience pain find themselves feeling helpless and lacking the confidence to continue with previously meaningful activities. Unrelieved and persistent chronic pain can contribute to depression, anxiety, poor sleep patterns, decreased quality of life and is a risk factor for suicide.
    Pain is best treated with a combination of medication and non-drug treatments along with general guidelines for healthy living (good nutrition, moderate exercise and stretching, mental stimulation and a healthy work-life balance.) The Veterans’ Pain Management Programme (PMP) is based at King Edward V11 Hospital, London. This free, veteran wellbeing initiative will help the veteran in need of pain management support,
    The PMP is a group-based online program delivered by clinicians including a psychologist, nurse, and physiotherapist.

  • STAND TO Derbyshire addictions advice service

    Veteran-to-veteran support, befriending and recovery activities for ex-armed forces who have experienced alcohol or substance use problems.