With Remembrance Day coming this weekend. It can be a difficult time for Veterans and those with people serving in the armed forces. I thought I would just highlight some useful resources that you can use to help support if you feel that you need it.
Op RESTORE: This deals with Physical and wellbeing issues that you may have had from being in the service.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/veterans-service-leavers-non-mobilised-reservists/
Op COURAGE: This deals with Mental Health issues that you may have had and has incorporated TILS (Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service).
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists
Combat Stress have also a dedicates helpline for veterans and their families available 24 hours a day – 0800 138 1619
The Warrior Programme provides support for mentally processing and managing emotions. They are open to Veterans, Serving personnel and also families.
https://www.warriorprogramme.org.uk/
Yarm Wellness also run a Veterans' Breakfast that runs every Tuesday at 10am
https://www.yarmwellness.co.uk/test-see-notes-on-page
If you know of someone who is serving, or has served. Please reach out to them.
Look after each other.
Dr David Hindmarsh (ex-RAMC)
