Local support and help for Armed Forces veterans
There is a good range of local and national military charities who work across Herefordshire. Deciding where to reach out to can be daunting so if in doubt contact Herefordshire Veteran Support Centre. They offer a one-stop and friendly listening ear that will quickly get you to the support needed.
Herefordshire Veteran Support Centre
- Address: 100 Widemarsh St, Hereford, HR4 9HG
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Telephone: 01432 674853
- Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Website: Herefordshire Veteran Support Centre - Support for the Armed Forces
Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Clubs
Provides a safe environment where fellow-minded serving and veterans can meet face to face over a cuppa and breakfast to put the world to rights. Search Facebook for:
- The Armed Forces Breakfast Club in Leominster
- The Armed Forces Breakfast Club in Hereford
- The Armed Forces Breakfast Club in Ross-on-Wye
SSAFA Herefordshire
Friendly caseworkers provide lifelong support to those who are serving or have served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the Royal Air Force, and to their families. Whether it’s financial, practical or emotional, they provide the right kind of support, ensuring independence and dignity is protected at all times.
- Telephone: 01432 273 932
- Email: Herefordshire.branch@ssafa.org.uk
- Website: Herefordshire | SSAFA
The Royal British Legion
Assisting with finance, independent living, recovery, housing and employment, for the whole family.
- Telephone: 0808 802 8080
- Website: Royal British Legion | Armed Forces Charity
Age UK Wyvern
An independent local charity providing support services and activities to older people across Herefordshire & South Worcester. They offer make a range of positive services to support independence, provide support as needed and serve to enhance the quality of everyday life. Age UK Wyvern has a good understanding of older veterans and the additional needs they may face.
- Telephone: 0333 0066 299
- Email: contact@ageukwyvern.org
- Website: Age UK Wyvern
Blind Veterans UK
Help for ex-service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss.
Defence Medical Welfare Service
Providing practical and emotional support to the Armed Forces community whilst they are receiving medical treatment. Based Hereford County Hospital and out in the community. Welfare support is also on hand for serving and veteran families.
- Telephone: 07384 826929
- Email: lbayley@dmws.org.uk
- Website: DMWS – Defence Medical Welfare Service
Help for Heroes
Supporting serving and veteran wounded, injured and sick armed forces personnel, and their loved ones, in Wales & Herefordshire.
YSS: Remember Veterans
For military veterans who are currently in, or are at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. By working closely with their clients they provide bespoke support and will broker specialist assistance from other agencies and military charities. Caseworkers develop a support plan to enable the veteran to access sustainable, independent living.
- Telephone: 07773930149
- Email: Lisa.burnett@yss.org.uk
- Website: Remember Veterans | YSS
Veterans Welfare Service
Administers the armed forces pension schemes and compensation payments for those injured or bereaved through service. They also provide welfare support to veterans and their families.
- Telephone: 01562 825527
- Website: Veterans-UK-VWS-Wales-Mid@mod.gov.uk
- Website: Veterans Welfare Service - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Defence Transition Service
Offers information and support for those service leavers and their families who are facing challenges as they leave the armed forces and adjust to civilian life.
Buchanan Trust
Located at Bosbury, Herefordshire the Buchanan Trust offers rural housing, training and work experience for veterans on their farms. They offer short-term, residential accommodation for up to 40 beneficiaries, for veterans and their families, who have left the services and wish to make a successful return to civilian life but have not yet done this or decided how to achieve it.
- Telephone: 07342 874385
- Email: info@buchanan-trust.org.uk
- Website: Home | The Buchanan Trust ~ The Bosbury Estate (buchanan-trust.org.uk)
Walking with the Wounded
Deliver employment, mental health, care coordination and volunteering programmes in collaboration with the NHS to get those who served, and their families, whether mentally, socially or physically wounded, back on their feet and making a positive contribution once more.
- Website: Welcome - Walking With The Wounded
The Warrior Programme
Our programme empowers individuals to manage their emotions and to develop the resilience, focus and motivation to succeed in today's world. The programme has been developed over the last fifteen years to meet the demands and challenges experienced by past and present members of the Armed Forces and their families.
For more information please visit: The warrior programme website