Armed forces support and advice services

There are lots of local and national services available to support members of the armed forces community, with things like employment, housing, mental health, money, and more.

Armed Forces Support Service

The Armed Forces Support Service is the first point of contact for members of the armed forces community in South Tyneside.

The service supports all members of the armed forces community, including those who have left (regardless of how long ago) or are leaving, as well as reservists and family members.

The service can help with all kinds of queries and situations, and can signpost you to other services or groups who might be able to help.

To contact the service, call South Tyneside Homes on:

0300 123 6633

Advice and practical support

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Armed Forces Support Service

Description

The Armed Forces Support Service supports members of the Armed Forces community, including those who have left (regardless of how long ago) or are leaving. The service also offers support and advice to serving reservists and to family members of the above groups.

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Blesma, The Limbless Veterans

Description

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans helps all serving and ex-Service men and women who have lost limbs, or lost the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing rehabilitation activities and welfare support.
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Blind Veterans UK

Description

Blind Veterans UK helps ex-Service men and women of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss.
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Forward Assist (Veteran Support Charity)

Location

John Willie Sams Centre

Description

Forward Assist provides support, advice, guidance and advocacy. They provide a variety of projects to reduce social isolation, loneliness and activities that improve the physical and mental health of veterans accessing their services.
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Help for Heroes

Description

Help for Heroes aims to provide lifetime support to those wounded in the service of their country.
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NAAFI Break drop-in service

Location

Trinity House South Tyneside

Description

NAAFI Break is a face-to-face drop-in service in South Shields run by veterans of the Armed Forces.
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Royal British Legion

Description

The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families.
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SSAFA (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association)

Description

SSAFA provides 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.
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Veterans Welfare Service (VWS)

Description

The Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) is committed to enhancing the quality of life for veterans and beneficiaries of Veterans UK pensions and compensation schemes, and all their dependants.
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Veterans' Gateway

Description

Veterans' Gateway is a first point of contact for veterans seeking support.

Employment

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Career Transition Partnership (CTP)

Description

Training courses, recruitment and career advice to service leavers undergoing resettlement.

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Demob Job

Location

South Shields Business Works

Description

Specialist ex-forces engineering and technical recruitment agency.
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RFEA (Forces Employment Charity)

Description

RFEA provides life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to service leavers, reservists, veterans and their families.
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The Poppy Factory

Description

The Poppy Factory is the country's leading employment charity for veterans with physical and mental health conditions.
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Walking With The Wounded

Description

Walking With The Wounded supports those who have served in the Armed Forces and their families, empowering them to regain their independence, thrive and contribute in our communities.