Directory: Armed Forces
British Legion Support for veterans with dementia or their carers
The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans, and their families. This includes Admiral Nurses, Care Homes and Holiday Breaks. Legion beneficiaries can be either the person with dementia or the carer.
Last updated: 21st August 2023
Royal British Legion Care Homes
RBL have six care homes across the UK for Armed Forces community and their families, five have with specialist dementia care.
Last updated: 24th August 2023
SSAFA Armed Forces Charity
SSAFA provides lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army or the Royal Air Force.
Our trained volunteers can provide practical, emotional and financial support if and when you need it. Our network of local branches means that help and advice is close at hand. When you contact us for support we will put you in touch with one of our experienced advisers in the Mendip area. It is often the little things which make the most difference but we are also experienced at dealing with complex problems.
Last updated: 24th August 2023
The Royal British Legion – Frome Branch
The Royal British Legion is helping the Armed Forces community in the Frome area. Providing a range of Branch Community Support to veterans and any serving personnel as well as their families, Including: Telephone buddies, Home and Hospital visiting, Bereavement support, Legion Awareness Events and local information. If you’re not sure where to turn, please get in touch.
Last updated: 21st August 2023
Veterans Gateway – Advice & services for Veterans
The first point of contact for veterans seeking support. You can contact them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Last updated: 30th August 2023
Blesma: The limbless veterans
Resource Type: Website
Veterans Medical Funds (RBL)
Resource Type: Document