HIVE Directory: Support For Veterans
Age UK Portsmouth Joining Forces PortsmouthService still open however running via telephone only Joining Forces Portsmouth provides free befriending support and a range of social activities for lonely or isolated military veterans and their dependants in Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Our aim is to help older veterans stay independent and have greater confidence by providing friendly social contact, support and companionship. 16–18 Kingston Road
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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AGE UK Portsmouth Special Advice ServiceFor many veterans, and consequently their families as well, leaving the Services and settling into civilian life can often prove challenging. Without the familiar support network of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can sometimes feel lonely and isolated and find it difficult to integrate into the local civilian community. They may also experience health or financial difficulties and are often unaware of what types of help and support might be available to them. In order to address these types of issues Age UK Portsmouth has been awarded funding from the Armed Forces Covenant to set up the Special Advice Service, in partnership with CESSA Housing Association, to provide practical support and advice to veterans’ spouses, families and carers. |
Age UK Portsmouth Veterans Information PointService still open however running via telephone only Veterans Information Point 16–18 Kingston Road
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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All Call SignsCOVID-19 Update: We are still offering a full service with no reductions, our online caseworkers are still active and we have just hired four more to meet demand, we have upscaled our listener service to 700 listeners to meet the extra demand we have seen to covid, All of our online counselling has continued, we have also seen a 200% increase in demand since the begging of the pandemic. The All Call Signs service uses technology and the power of community to improve the mental health of service men, women and veterans |
BlesmaCOVID-19 Update: Open as normal. Adhering to strict Government COVID-19 Advice. Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, is dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss or the use of a limb, an eye or loss of sight in the honourable service of our country. Enabling limbless veterans to lead independent and fulfilling lives Chelmsford
United Kingdom
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Building Heroes Property ServicesDoes your garden need a spruce up? Or do you have shelf that needs putting up? Building Heroes Property Services, is launching on Monday 9th November 2020 in Portsmouth and Colchester. It has been set up by charity Building Heroes, whose aim is to tackle unemployment among veterans. Through its training programs they now have a number of trained veterans who hope to put these skills to further good use, and have set up the property maintenance firm as a way to provide further employment, and raise money to put back into their centres. Typical things they will be able to do are plumbing , carpentry , decorating and much more. For more information go to buildingheroes.org.uk or call 0330 390 0940 |
Citizens Advice - Armed Forces Benefits and Money AdviceCOVID-19 Update: As you can probably imagine, all our advisors are working extremely hard to assimilate the large amount of information that is changing daily, so please be patient with us. If we cannot answer your query immediately, an adviser will get back to you as soon as possible. In addition to our usual advice, we are providing support on issues that arise due to Covid-19. You can also check out information provided on our national website: citizensadvice.org.uk Information on financial help available to people currently serving in the armed forces, veterans and dependents, covering benefits, help with school, child care and travel costs and sources of further help. Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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Company of MakersCOVID-19 Update: Open as normal. Opening hours may have changed and Adhering to strict Government COVID-19 Advice. The Company of Makers design and make products inspired by the British military's influence on pop culture. Broad Street
Old Portsmouth
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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Ex Forces NetCOVID-19 Update: Internet and/or Telephone Based Support for people transitioning out of the Armed Forces and into mainstream society covers aspects of employment and some briefings on finances and housing. Reports such as the Transition Mapping Study, Veterans Transition Review and Lifting the Lid on Transition support the need for a holistic model of support, yet nothing is changing quickly. Our combined experience and the available evidence shows that an effective, holistic model of support must include consideration for the cultural and values-based obstacles to healthy transition that are unique to people leaving service, and must therefore be developed with the maximum possible input from the people who it is designed to support. Please check out the links below for Transition Support and Interview Techniques. https://plus-t.co.uk/transition-support/ |
Fighting with Pride - The Military LGBT+ CharityCOVID-19 Update: Internet and/or Telephone Based Fighting with Pride (FWP) is the LGBT+ Military Charity. We support LGBT+ Veterans serving personnel and their families, particularly those who served before the lifting of the ‘gay ban’ on 12th January 2000. FWP also supports other Veteran supporting organisations with expert ‘lived experience’ signposting and guidance. Please contact us if you are a veteran or member of the Armed Forces via our website if you need support. We also welcome enquiries from any organisation supporting LGBT+ service personnel or veterans which wishes to develop their LGBT+ support capacity. |
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