Leaving the Armed Forces
Wider wellbeing support
Career Transition Partnership (CTP)
The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is a partnership between the Ministry of Defence and Right Management Ltd, who are global career development and outplacement specialists and part of the Manpower Group.
The CTP provides resettlement services for those leaving the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Marines. Regardless of time served, all members of the Armed Forces can benefit from CTP support when leaving Service.
CTP offer guides covering every aspect of the return to civilian life, including on Health and Education and the importance of registering with a GP.
Visit:https://www.ctp.org.uk/ (opens new window)
There is also a full service leavers guide recently published by the Ministry of Defence: https://www.gov.uk/topic/defence-armed-forces/support-services-military-defence-personnel-families (opens new window)
Veteran's Gateway
The recently launched Veterans' Gateway provides a single point of contact for veterans seeking advice and support. It can signpost you to other appropriate and specialist services. You can get in contact via https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/ (opens new window) or 0808 802 1212.
Some of the most prominent service providers include
Combat Stress
Combat Stress provide support for those who have served their country and are experiencing mental health problems.
Within Wiltshire, Combat Stress work closely with Turning Point to support Veterans who have mental ill-health and also require help to deal with substance misuse and provide a specialist recovery pathway for Veterans experiencing substance misuse who may also have mental health problems.
You can get in contact directly 24-hour helpline: 0800 138 1619 Text: 07537 404 719 standard charges may apply for texts Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk (opens new window).
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes supports those with injuries and illnesses sustained while serving in the British Armed Forces. No matter when someone served, they give them the support they need to lead active, independent and fulfilling lives. Their specialist team focuses on the five key areas of an individual's life: medical, mind, body, spirit and family. They provide support to the whole family to help them all cope with the challenges they face. Long-term recovery is more than repairing damaged bodies and minds; it's about rebuilding lives.
Tedworth House is based in Tidworth, Wiltshire - you can get in touch on 01980 844200 or getsupport@helpforheroes.org.uk (opens new window).
Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association (SSAFA)
Specialise in casework and identifying the need of veterans, serving military personnel and their families. They ensure they are claiming the benefits they are entitled to and then bring these together to get them back on their feet. They specialise in gaining funding from other Service, employment and niche charities for their clients.
Tel: 0800 731 4880
Army Families Federation (AFF)
AFF communicates, questions and influences policy at all levels, to improve the lives of the serving and resettling British Armed Forces community across the world. They offer support, information and guidance to individuals and Army communities on issues that impact on the quality of their lives. To get in contact, visit: https://aff.org.uk/ (opens new window) or call 01264 382326
Royal British Legion (RBL)
One of the many things the RBL provide is a Benefits, debt and money advice service for those who have served their country; as well as small grants and care homes for ex-service people. To get in contact, visit https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/ (opens new window) or call 0808 802 8080.
Drug and Addiction Support
If you are struggling with alcohol or drug addiction Turning Point (opens new window) are experts in delivering innovative integrated care in communities, and work closely with other veterans' charities and agencies such as Combat Stress where appropriate.
Wiltshire Turning Point, Chippenham and Salisbury Tel: 07885 406308
Wiltshire Turning Point, Trowbridge and Salisbury Tel: 07545 915225.