Supporting veterans affected by cancer
Working with veterans’ communities this section collates details of national and regional organisations able to provide information and advice across a wide range of topics including housing, finances, work and wellbeing, as well as support for families and carers of veterans.
Short videos made by veteran's for those affected by cancer and to highlight the importance of cancer screening and early diagnosis.
Support for Veterans Affected By Cancer
Support available for anyone from Armed Forces Communities affected by cancer, made by veterans, for veterans.
Cancer Screening and Early Detection (for veterans)
Information about the importance of cancer screening and early diagnosis for the Armed Forces Community. A short video made by veterans, for veterans.
Organisations Supporting Veterans
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Armed Forces Covenant
Proudly supporting those who serve, find out how the Covenant supports you, as a member of the Armed Forces community.
Armed Forces Outreach Service
Based within social housing and registered housing providers, support and guidance is provided by experienced and dedicated staff who themselves have also served in either the British Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force.
Army Benevolent Fund
The Army Benevolent Fund is the Army's national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans and their families throughout their lives.
Association of Service Drop-In Centres (ASDIC)
The Association of Service Drop-In Centres represents and links veterans’ drop-in centres across the UK.
Blesma
Blesma is a national charity that supports armed forces veterans who have experienced limb or sight loss.
Blind Veterans UK
Blind Veterans UK is a national charity for ex-service personnel that have experienced severe sight loss.
Care after Combat
Care after Combat provides support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families in England and Wales, particularly those navigating the justice system.
Citizens Advice
Housing help is available for those leaving or who have left the armed forces.
Combat Stress
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.
Defence Medical Welfare 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.
First Defence Finance
First Defence Finance is a credit union that provides serving armed forces personnel veterans and their families with simple savings and affordable loans.
Forces Employment Charity
The Forces Employment Charity provides employment and training support to service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses and partners.
Forces MoneyPlan
Forces MoneyPlan is a free and confidential service that offers general financial advice to armed forces personnel and veterans.
Forces Pension Society
The Forces Pension Society is a subscription-based membership organisation that provides its members with guidance on armed forces pensions and ensures the fair treatment of all members on pensions matters.
Give Us Time
Give Us Time provides respite breaks to serving, veteran and bereaved UK armed forces families to spend vital time together.
Haig Housing Trust
The Trust endeavours to help eligible veterans in housing need, whether they are transitioning into civilian life or are simply in need of a helping hand.
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes is a charity that supports those who have served in the UK armed forces, no matter when or where they served.
Little Troopers
Little Troopers is a registered charity supporting all military children who have parent(s) serving in our British Armed Forces, regular or reserve.
National Gulf Veterans and Families Association
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.
Naval Children’s Charity
The Naval Children's Charity provides financial support and guidance for the wellbeing and development of children from serving and veteran Royal Navy families.
Op COURAGE
Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help veterans and their families in England.
Op FORTITUDE
Op FORTITUDE is the government-backed centralised referral pathway designed to support veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Op NOVA
Op NOVA provides support for veterans who are in contact with the justice system in England, enabling them to access the services they need.
Op RESTORE
The veterans’ physical health and wellbeing service for those who have service in the UK Armed Forces.
PTSD Resolution
PTSD Resolution offer mental health support for UK armed forces veterans, reservists and their families.
RAF Benevolent Fund
The RAF Benevolent Fund provides lifelong support to serving and ex-serving RAF personnel and their families.
Royal Air Forces Association
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.
Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is the UK's largest armed forces charity and provides a range of support to veterans and their families.
Royal Naval Benevolent Fund
The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust makes financial grants, in times of need and crisis, to serving and ex-serving Royal Navy ratings and Royal Marines other ranks and their dependants.
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
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.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.
Support for Veterans and their Families
A searchable gov.uk directory listing organisations that provide support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families. Results can be filtered by type of support and location.
The Armed Forces Veterans & Breakfast Club
Local groups of veterans who meet up monthly, usually at weekends, for breakfast and Banter. The Armed Forces Veterans & Breakfast Clubs are informal, community based organisations that provide a supportive and welcoming environment for veterans of the Armed Forces.
The Veterans Charity
The Veterans Charity is an immediate needs support charity for veterans who find themselves experiencing hardship and the distress it causes.
Veterans in Need
A comprehensive help and information website in the UK, supporting members of the Armed Forces, Veterans, their Families, and community members.
Veterans Welfare Service
The Veterans Welfare Service is part of the Ministry of Defence, and supports veterans and their families with issues around benefits, bereavement support and compensation schemes.
Walking with the Wounded
Walking With The Wounded supports those who served and their families through mental health, employment and care coordination programmes.