Health and wellbeing are crucial for a successful transition and fulfilling life post-service. Here are critical resources and programs designed to assist ex-service personnel in maintaining and improving their physical and mental health:
The NHS provides dedicated mental health services for veterans, including the Transition, Intervention, and Liaison Service (TILS) and the Complex Treatment Service (CTS). These services are tailored to address the unique needs of veterans.
Link: NHS Veterans' Mental Health Services
Combat Stress specialises in treating veterans with mental health issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety. They offer a 24-hour helpline, therapeutic and clinical treatment, and community support.
Link: Combat Stress
Help for Heroes provides direct support to injured veterans and their families. This includes physical rehabilitation, mental health counselling, and well-being activities designed to aid recovery and adjustment.
Link: Help for Heroes
The Royal British Legion supports veterans and their families with health issues through care services, recovery centres, and direct grants for those needing special equipment or modifications to their homes.
Link: Royal British Legion: Health and Welfare
Veterans' Gateway provides advice and connects veterans with health services, offering information on physical and mental health care tailored to ex-military personnel.
Link: Veterans' Gateway – Health and Wellbeing
Walking With The Wounded offers programs that support veterans facing physical, mental, or social adversities, facilitating their independence and reintegration into society.
Link: Walking With The Wounded
Maintaining health and wellbeing as a veteran involves several key practices: