Sources of support for Veterans

We very much hope that you will participate in our study and feel comfortable talking about your experiences of transitioning from the UK armed forces. We understand the challenges that some face when transitioning from the UK armed forces and when in civilian life. So, if you feel you would like support to talk through any issues raised by the study we have put together a list of organisations that you can contact at any time:

• SSAFA – The Armed Forces Charity, www.ssafa.org.uk ; Forcesline: 0800 260 6767
• Combat Stress, www.combatstress.org.uk Helpline: 0800 138 1619 (24hr telephone line)
• The Samaritans, www.samaritans.org Tel: 116 123
• Mind, www.mind.org.uk Tel: 0300 123 3393
• The Royal British Legion, www.britishlegion.org.uk Legion Line: 0808 802 8080
• Walking with the Wounded, www.walkingwiththewounded.org.uk
• PTSD UK, www.ptsduk.org
• BLESMA (British Limbless Ex Servicemen’s Association), www.blesma.org Tel: 020 8590 1124
• Help for Heroes, www.helpforheroes.org.uk Tel: 0300 303 9888
• Naval Families Federation (NFF), www.nff.org.uk Tel: 02392 654374
• Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, www.rafbf.org Helpline: 0300 102 1919
• Royal Navy Family & People Support (RN FPS) Tel: 0800 145 6088 or 02392 728777