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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. Our support covers both regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families, including anyone who has completed National Service. We know and understand the unique demands of service life, whether in the UK or overseas, and in times of need, we help to enable the Forces family to thrive.

Haig Housing is proud to have served the British Veteran community for almost a century. As the leading housing provider for ex-Service personnel in the UK, the charity now owns over 1,500 properties across 50 locations. The Trust assists eligible Veterans in housing need, whether they are transitioning into civilian life or are simply in need of a helping hand.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. It is a pledge that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives.

Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, veterans and their families. Developed by veterans, for veterans, Op COURAGE is available across England and since 2017, has helped nearly 30,000 people. Op COURAGE has previously been known as the Veterans Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service (TILS).

This GOV.UK page is a trusted starting point where veterans and their families can explore support options for civilian life. It brings together advice on health, housing, employment, pensions, and more — helping to navigate life after service with guidance that extends well beyond the barracks.

The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service is an NHS service that supports individuals who have served in, or are leaving, the UK Armed Forces and have continuing, physical health injuries and related medical problems attributed to their time in the Armed Forces.