With a strong armed forces presence throughout the county, and several military bases in the area, there are lots of support services across the county:
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.
Each year Mind supports thousands of local people with their mental health. From crisis support to informal opportunities to connect with others, take a look at how they provide Cambridgeshire mental health support, Peterborough mental health support and South Lincolnshire mental health support on their website:
Working with and for older people across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, they provide a wide range of services and support. They also have a helpline 0300 6669860. Find out more:
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
