With a strong armed forces presence throughout the county, BLMK has lots of support services for veterans and their families including:
VCN supports veterans and their families living in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. Through their network of trained Veteran Peer Mentors and a variety of social activities, they provide guidance, connection and community support.
You can find out more about VCN and the projects they are running in partnership with the Veterans Voice programme:
Milton Keynes City Council has produced a comprehensive directory of local support services, you can find out more by following the link on their website:
The Royal British Legion provides care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present and their families.
The Royal British Legion’s area welfare teams offer help to anyone who is serving, has served, or is the dependent or carer of someone who has served in the UK’s Armed Forces.
The Legion offer financial aid in an urgent crisis, helps homeless ex-service people get back on their feet, advises on compensation claims, offers career advice for those looking to make a fresh start after leaving the Forces, arranges home or hospital visits and much more.
The Royal British Legion operate a free telephone helpline open 8 am-8 pm, seven days a week (0808 802 8080 – free from UK landlines and mobiles).
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. Founded in 1885, we’re extremely proud of our long-standing heritage and all the work we do with inspiring people from Bedfordshire, across the UK and worldwide.
A dedicated Employment Consultant will provide personalised, holistic employment support to veterans across the East of England region. Helping veterans to overcome barriers to employment, building their support networks, improving their wellbeing and stability, and moving into work.
You can find out more about The Poppy Factory’s project being run in partnership with Veterans Voice at The Poppy Factory
Supporting anyone who is or has served in HM Armed Forces
Including family members: spouses, widows/widowers, dependants
