Category: Veterans

Gedling Borough

Armed Forces Leisure Membership – Gedling Leisure

The Armed Forces membership scheme is for Gedling Borough residents who have previously served, or are currently serving, in the Armed Forces (Navy, Army or Royal Air Force). The scheme gives forces personnel and veterans free use of the gyms only at Calverton, Redhill and Carlton Forum Leisure Centres.

You can also meet Armed Forces colleagues and veterans at the Armed Forces Breakfast Club which takes place at the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton every month.

Newark and Sherwood

Active4Today in Newark & Sherwood also provides discounted corporate membership for serving forces personnel and potentially for veterans.

Nottingham Forest Community Trust runs a Forest Forces breakfast club at the City ground, aiming to tackle social isolation in veterans by offering a variety of regular activities and events that encourage social connection, while also supporting physical and mental wellbeing.

 

Nottinghamshire

Check with other local councils like Broxtowe and Rushcliffe for their specific offers, as benefits are often geographically dependent.

Armed Forces Champions and Charities department of Nottinghamshire County Councils provides the names and contact details of the Armed Forces Champions for the councils in Nottinghamshire.

 

Nationally

The Government veterans website details the provision of free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.

The Royal British Legion is here to support members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.

Help for Heroes is the leading Armed Forces and veterans’ charity in the UK.

SSAFA the Armed Forces charity operates in Nottinghamshire, supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

Combat Stress provide clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.

The NHS has special support for veterans to make sure their health needs are understood and cared for. Veterans, people leaving the forces, reservists who were not sent on duty, and their families or carers can all use these services.
Veterans may get faster treatment for health problems caused by their time in the forces. If they get a war pension, they can also get help with prescriptions, dental care, and equipment they need for their condition.

There are also specialist services, like Op COURAGE for mental health support and Op RESTORE for help with physical injuries. You can find out more on the Veteran Aware website: www.veteranaware.nhs.uk/findsupport/

 

The Battle Back Centre at Lilleshall was established by the Royal British Legion in 2011 to support wounded and injured service personnel returning from operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Its aim is to promote the best possible recovery for members of the Armed Forces community, whether that means returning to military duty or making a successful transition to civilian life. Alongside its ongoing work with wounded, injured and sick service personnel, the Centre has more recently expanded its offer to include dedicated wellbeing courses for veterans.

http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/how-we-help/recovery-services/battle-back-centre

 

PICS is a Veteran Aware organisation. This means we make sure a person’s military background is taken into account when giving care. We are working towards Gold accreditation and encourage you to tell us if you have a military background.

For more information, see our Veterans section in Resources