Royal British Legion Scotland (Legion Scotland) make a difference every day to the lives of Scotland's veterans through providing community, friendship and practical advice, whether they left military service yesterday or 50 plus years ago.
Our membership is open to the ex-service community and their dependants, those still serving and all those who support the aims and objectives of the organisation.
By joining, you are showing your support and helping to make life better for the ex-service community.
For more information please visit: https://www.legionscotland.org.uk/
Lanarkshire AFVBC is a dedicated and welcoming community for military veterans to come together to share experiences, build lasting relationships and enjoy delectable food.
WHEN: Third Sunday of the month 0800hrs
WHERE: Newhouse Beefeater, Edinburgh Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 5SV
TELEPHONE: 07773852944
WEBSITE: https://afvbc.com/club/airdrie-north-lanarkshire-armed-forces-veterans-breakfast-club
Blind Veterans UK helps ex-service men and women rebuild their lives after they have lost their sight. They provide rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to thousands of blind veterans.
For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.blindveterans.org.uk/
Alternatively, you can email supporter.services@blindveterans.org.uk or call on 0300 111 2233.
DMWS is an expert in the provision of Medical Welfare and supports the Armed Forces community when receiving medical treatment.
They work in partnership with other organisations who deliver services to older veterans living in Scotland.
For information on the support DMWS offer the Armed Forces community, please see the associated document.
Erskine provides support to veterans and Scotland, through four care homes and a Veterans village. They offer dedicated care, compassion and understanding to residents and their families.
Erskine care for nearly 1000 residents each year and their care homes provide veterans with the companionship of like-minded people.
For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.erskine.org.uk/
Vector24 is a charity that asks taxi drivers and companies to give free fares to help veterans and their families access essential services and combat social isolation.
Vector24 work in partnership with charities, organisations and local authorities that are dedicated to bringing help and relief to those suffering such issues.
For more information, please visit the following website: https://vector24.co.uk/, or call them on 0141 266 6000 or visit face to face at: New Haig House, 66 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4HQ
Help for Heroes supports those with injuries and illnesses attributable to their service in the British Armed Forces.
Everything Help for Heroes offer aims to empower them to look beyond their illness and injury, regain their purpose, reach their potential and have a positive impact on society.
For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/
Lanarkshire Firm Base was created in partnership with North and South Lanarkshire Council’s following a request by the Royal Regiment of Scotland for an Armed Forces Covenant to be established.
The organisation is the lead for delivering the key commitments contained in both councils’ Armed Forces Community Covenants to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
For more information visit: http://www.lanarkshirearmedforces.org.uk/
PoppyScotland believe that those who served in the Armed Forces, and their families, deserve recognition and support. They aim to help as many people in the Armed Forces community as possible.
For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.poppyscotland.org.uk/
Sight Scotland Veterans give free support to ex-service men and women, no matter if they lost their sight during or after service.
The support provided includes rehabilitation and training to adapt to sight loss, home modifications, grants for equipment to assist with independent living and much more.
For more information, please visit the following website: https://sightscotland.org.uk/veterans or contact them on 0800 035 6409.
The SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) is a charity who work to ensure the needs of the Armed Forces veterans and their families are met. They relieve the need, suffering and distress of veterans and their families and help to support their independence and dignity.
For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/
Unforgotten Forces works with other organisations to enhance the support available for veterans over the age of 65, and their families, in Scotland. The group delivers a range of services such as giving advice, access to healthcare, tackling social isolation and respite.
For more information on how Unforgotten Forces supports Scotland's older veterans, please see the associated document.
The V1P Lanarkshire team works in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire, The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) and The Lanarkshire Association for Mental Health (LAMH).
The staff team have developed community-based services within Lanarkshire for Veterans seeking assistance, support and advice.
For more information visit: https://www.veteransfirstpoint.org.uk/drop-center/lanarkshire
Veterans Scotland recognise that aspects of life can be challenging after leaving the Services. With many Veterans organisations available it is often difficult to find the right person to help.
Veterans Scotland is one place where you might find most of the resources you might need.
For more information, please visit the following website: https://veteransscotland.org.uk/
Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence and help ex-service personnel get the support they need. Veterans UK provide welfare support for veterans of any age, and their families through the Veterans Welfare Service.
For more information, please visit the following website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk, or contact the Veterans UK helpline on 0808 1914 218.
