Signposting for those impacted by the events in Afghanistan
Category: Tips and Advice
Publish date: 20/08/2021
For some people in the Armed Forces community, serving, veterans, Regular, Reserve, civilian colleagues and families, the current situation in Afghanistan may be evoking difficult memories. Here are some of the many organisations, that are here to support.
MOD Support for Veterans
If you are struggling as a result of the recent events in Afghanistan, there is support available across the United Kingdom for veterans and those affected. Access MOD Support for Veterans
Defence Connect Intranet
For serving personnel and civilian staff, these pages on Defence Connect will help you get the right mental health and wellbeing support. Access the Defence Connect Intranet
Army
For Army serving personnel and veterans, there is updated the information available on Army website. There’s always someone to talk to. Asking for help - Army
There is also further assistance available specifically for war veterans. Click here for more details.
SSAFA for bereaved families
For group support
Access to healthcare
Having access to modern and advanced clinical care is essential. The National Health Service (NHS), Ministry of Defence (MOD), charities and welfare organisations are working together to provide this, wherever you are.
Mental health support for the armed forces community can be found on GOV.UK and NHS Choices.
The NHS can also provide mental health support through the Big White Wall service. This service is available for free to serving personnel, veterans and their families.
The Ministry of Defence has launched the defence people mental health and wellbeing strategy. It provides a renewed focus on promotion of mental health wellbeing and the prevention of mental ill health for serving personnel, veterans, families and MOD civil servants.
Families Federations
Each service has an independent Families Federation, which can offer you support and advice. They work with your Service and every level of government as your advocate.
If you have concerns please get in touch with these organisations.
Support groups