Physical health
Does your injury or medical condition make everyday tasks a struggle? Is pain making sleep impossible? Has your mobility made you a prisoner in your own home? Does medical information make your head spin? If so, we can help.
In crisis? Find out how you can get urgent support
If you need support urgently or outside of our working hours, please don’t hesitate to contact
SAMARITANS
Freephone their Veterans Support Hub for the military community on 0808 175 3075 (24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org – to access confidential emotional support for feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
SHOUT
A crisis text support service for people in the military community who are struggling and need immediate support to get through a crisis. Text CONTACT to 85258. #TextCONTACT85258
NHS 111
To access medical help fast but when it’s not a 999 emergency, telephone 111 (available 24 hours). To access information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living, visit the NHS website.
COMBAT STRESS
For urgent psychological support, please call 0800 1381619.
SHELTER
For urgent housing support, please call 0808 800 4444.
How we can help
If you’re in pain, or if you feel anxious, stressed or lonely, we can help.
We offer a wide range of support, whether you’re having money troubles, or need support with housing or applying for benefits.
You might just need a listening ear. We can provide that too. Start your recovery journey today by getting in touch.
Help for Heroes is committed to providing excellent service and support to our veteran community, everyone is entitled to be treated respectfully and courteously in a polite manner and we respond professionally and sympathetically to those seeking support.
We do operate a zero tolerance policy whereby aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in certain restrictions.
Where do I start?
HELP FOR HEROES CAFÉ
These sessions provide an opportunity to connect with other veterans and families. You can also meet our team and find out more about the support, services and events we offer. No questions asked, no obligation to sign up for anything.
Veterans' Mobility Fund
Eligible veterans can now apply for life-changing grants or equipment to help with their mobility needs through the Veterans’ Mobility Fund.
Find out moreServices to support you and your family
Mental health and wellbeing
Life can be tough when you or a loved one leaves the Armed Forces. But you are not alone, we are here for you.
Sports and social activities
Suitable for all abilities, our wide variety of competitive and recreational sports help you maintain an active, independent, and healthy life.
Grants
Find out how we offer financial support to members of the Armed Forces community.
Recovery College
Our Recovery College is the first to be designed specifically for wounded veterans and their families. Each course will help you identify your ambitions and gain the confidence, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve them.
Welfare services
Introducing what support you could recieve from our Welfare Services team.
Family support
When a parent or carer's life has been affected by military service, it can affect the whole family. Find out how our Case Managers can help.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT
Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine. These events will be affecting people in different ways, and our services are available to veterans and families in need of support. Our wellbeing advice is also available to help you look after yourself and each other.
Ask for helpI’ve used different things to try to improve my mental health – drinking, medication, fighting, and none of it worked until I found sport through Help for Heroes.
Veteran, Invictus Games Athlete
Ask for help
If you’re in pain, or if you feel anxious, stressed or lonely, we can help.
We can also help if you’re having money troubles, or need support with housing or applying for benefits.
You might just need a listening ear. We can provide that too. Start your recovery journey today by getting in touch.
We can support veterans and their families no matter when or where they served.
Accreditations
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An army veteran who suffered a life-changing brain injury married at themed wedding, to honour our charity which has played such a big part in his recovery.
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David Dent
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David Dent MBE, 55, lives in Carluke, South Lanarkshire.
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Julian 'Jules' Allen
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Julian was a fit and highly trained infantry soldier, but when he suffered serious spinal injuries while serving, his physical and mental health deteriorated. From rock bottom to the Invictus Games. Read Jules' story.