Armed Forces Community

Support for the Armed Forces Community in Hertfordshire

If you are serving in the British armed forces, a reservist, a veteran, or caring for someone who is, we are here for you and your immediate family.

Thanks to funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, we’re improving how we support carers in the Armed Forces community as part of the Thrive Together – Veterans Voice project in the East of England.

What we offer

• Have your say to shape services in Hertfordshire.
• Mentoring and peer support groups.
• Time out from your caring role.
• Opportunities to build skills and knowledge.
• Tailored advice and information.
• Carers’ Passport Discount Card to help you save money from various businesses.

According to the 2021 Census, Hertfordshire is home to 25,849 veterans. We want to ensure that veterans and family carers know about the support available, and feel confident reaching out for help.

We are keen to also understand the challenges you face as a carer supporting someone in the Armed Forces. Please contact us for support or to share feedback by:

Calling: 01992 58 69 69
Emailing: contact@carersinherts.org.uk

You can also look out for communications from us and upcoming events on our events page.

Part of Hertfordshire Armed Forces Covenant

 We work with local organisations to ensure the armed forces community is treated fairly and supported in civilian life.

Details relating to the Hertfordshire Armed Forces Covenant and support available for people in the armed forces community in Hertfordshire can be found via this link – Hertfordshire Heroes.

Other sources of support

Help for Heroes: provides physical, mental and financial support to UK veterans and their families no matter when or where they served. Call: 0300 303 9888 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). www.helpforheroes.org.uk

SSAFA, The Armed Forces charity (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association). The SSAFA helps the armed forces community in a number of ways – by providing direct support to individuals in need of physical or emotional care, or help with addiction, relationship breakdown, debt, homelessness, post-traumatic stress, depression and disability. Forces Line 0800 260 6780 (9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm on Fridays). www.ssafa.org.uk

The Ripple Pond: Provides services for people supporting someone who has been physically or psychologically injured in the British Armed Forces.  This could be a partner, parent, sibling, adult child or other family member. Call: 0333 900 1028. Email: help@theripplepond.org  www.theripplepond.org