We work with lots of organisations to help families who are or have been involved with the armed forces.
Here are some of them:
- The Army West Midlands
- The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA)
- Chamber of Commerce
- Libraries in Sandwell
- Kore Sandwell
Royal British Legion services
The Royal British Legion provides support for people who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces, their dependants and carers.
Services include:
- Information, Advice and Support
- Benefits Debt and Money Advice
- Independent Living Advice
- Outreach Service
- Handy Van Service
- War Pensions & Armed Forces Compensation Service
- Civvystreet
- Poppy Break Centres
- Care Homes
- Admiral Nurse Service
You can also call the advice and information line 0808 802 8080 (open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm).
Veterans' ID card
Find out how to apply for the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.
Stepway
Stepway is a military charity supporting all veterans and family members in civilian life, no matter their background or circumstance. Its core goals are to reduce isolation, improve mental wellbeing and prevent suicide among veterans. It offers the 7 Step Civilian Skills programme to aid the transition from military to civilian life.
Stepway also offers informal sessions such as Banter and Brew and community garden projects where veterans, families and the community can connect, build and grow together in a supportive space.
The charity’s mission is to be there every step of the way for the armed forces community offering comprehensive assistance and guidance and collaboration with external agencies via warm referrals.
Tough Enough to Care
Tough Enough To Care is a charitable organisation with a mission to address mental health challenges in male-dominated spaces and combat the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The organisation was established by an Armed Forces veteran. It provides a range of mental health support services, including peer support groups, text support services and free mental health training.
GP practices
There is a map of GP practices that are veteran friendly accredited.