This information is from the The Soldiers Charity (ABF) web site and are a helpful list for those who may need assistance and support.
SSAFA Forcesline
SSAFA Forcesline offers a free and 100% confidential helpline that provides a supportive listening and signposting service for serving personnel, former members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Tel: 08007 314 880 (Mon-Fri 09:00 – 17:30)
Web: www.ssafa.org.uk/help-you/forcesline
Combat Stress
Combat Stress offer confidential and safe help and advice about Service-related mental health issues for the whole military community.
Tel: 08001 381 619 (24 hours)
Web: www.combatstress.org.uk/veterans/contact-us/
Veterans’ Gateway
Veterans’ Gateway put veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances, personal relationships and more
Tel: 0808 802 1212
Web: www.veteransgateway.org.uk
The Samaritans
The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
Tel: 08457 909 090 – UK | 116 123 – ROI (24 hours)
Web: www.samaritans.org
NHS 111 (England and Wales)
NHS 111 is the non-emergency number offering 24 hour medical information, advice and reassurance. It replaced NHS Direct in 2014. You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
Tel: 111 (24 hours)
Web: www.nhs.uk
NHS 24 (Scotland)
NHS 24 is the non-emergency number offering 24 hour medical information, advice and reassurance in Scotland. You should use the NHS 24 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
Tel: 111 (24 hours)
Web: www.nhs24.com
Veterans UK Welfare Service
Information on claiming AFCS, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Medical Discharges and Pension.
Tel: 08081 914 218
Web: www.gov.uk/government/collections/armed-forces-compensation