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We help serving and ex-Service personnel and their families. Not just those who fought in the two World Wars, but also those involved in the many conflicts since 1945 and those still fighting today.
We help and support those who serve in our Armed Forces and those who used to serve - even if it was only for a single day. We also care for the families of both. http://www.combatstress.org.uk/ Combat Stress is the leading charity specialising in the care of British Veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences during their Service career – and who are suffering from poor mental health as a result http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx Symptom checkers, quick answers, email advice and phone numbers if you need medical help now http://www.veterans-uk.info/about_us/about_us.html Welcome to the Veterans UK website - Free Veterans Helpline 0800 169 22 77 http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/PeopleInDefence/TalkingAboutMentalHealthProblems.htm Clinics across the UK offer specialist help to veterans suffering from mental health problems. The challenge is reaching those who need it. http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/MicroSite/DMS/ The Defence Medical Services (DMS) is comprised of the Surgeon General's Department (SGD), Joint Medical Command (JMC), Defence Dental Services (DDS) and the three single Service medical organisations. It is headed by The Surgeon General (SG) and The Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Health). Armed Forces Attributable Benefits are paid where the injury, illness or death was caused by service before 6 April 2005. The benefits are paid under the attributable rules of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 1975. The benefits are paid to Regular personnel (and surviving dependents) if they are medically discharged as a result of service. The rules provide for a minimum income guarantee according to the individual's rank and the assessment of the degree of disablement. http://www.abacuscover.co.uk/armed-forces/making-a-claim/ If you wish to make a claim please click on the relevant section below. Military Kit, Contents and Personal Possessions Holiday Cancellation, (including emergency purchases and delayed departure) Emergency Medical treatment outside the UK http://www.primarycaretoday.co.uk/mentalhealth/?pid=4270&lsid=4289&edname=27138.htm&ped=27138
The ‘Beyond Combat’ conference is being organised by Humber Mental Health Teaching NHS Trust and Hull Teaching PCT. Planned for 27 November at the KC Stadium in Hull, the conference is targeted at health professionals whose work brings them into contact with ex-military personnel. For more details log onto: www.humber.nhs.uk/htss.
http://www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk/complainants/online_complaint_form.asp If you have a complaint against your landlord or agent, and they are part of the Service, then you can use our online form to contact the Ombudsman. HOS does not have jurisdiction over all landlords and agents. Welcome to the Veterans International Aid website. Veterans International Aid (VIA) is a registered charity and has been formed by two ex-Royal Engineers, to help military service personnel who have served on military operations, to adjust to civilian life after leaving the services Talking2minds is a proactive charity with a unique process that eradicates the symptoms of PTSD and assists suffers regain their self worth, find their purpose in life and fulfill their potential. Many people are held back because of negative experiences http://www.militarymentalhealth.co.uk/training/ Directed towards health and social care professionals Veterans Awareness Workshops aim to foster understanding of the unique needs of the veterans community, enabling professionals to offer a higher degree of empathy to clients they have who may be ex-armed forces. It consists of resettlement issues, psychological trauma, anger, alcohol and homelessness.
http://www.pathfinderinternational.co.uk/ Military Resettlement Careers Training Samaritans FRANK Drug advice AA Drink Problems GARRISON GIRLS
Army Ben Fund
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