Local Support

Frome Medical Practice 

We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited practice. This means that we have dedicated clinicians who have specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and veteran specific health services. This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.

If you are ex-forces, please let us know via our online form to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.

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The Royal British Legion – Frome Branch 

Provides financial, social and emotional care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces - past and present and their families. The Legion is also the national Custodian of Remembrance and safeguards the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces and is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem the red poppy.

Line available 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week 0808 802 8080

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NHS Healthcare for the armed forces community

Find out how the NHS can help if you're in the British armed forces or are a veteran, a reservist or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served.

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NHS Mental health support for veterans – Op Courage

Op COURAGE is the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service and is available to Service leavers, veterans and their families. You can contact the service directly, ask a GP, a charity or someone else, such as a family member or friend, to refer you.

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National Support

Armed Forces Covenant 

If you’re a member of the UK Armed Forces (regular or reserve), a former member (a veteran), or a family member, including bereaved family members, the Covenant offers a wide variety of support to ensure you are treated fairly.

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Blind Veterans UK

Helps vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss. Providing rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to veterans regardless of how or when they lost their sight.   

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Veterans’ Gateway  

This directory lists organisations that provide support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families. Line available Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm.

0808 802 1212

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Blesma – The limbless veterans

The only national Service charity that supports limbless veterans for the duration of their lives, offering financial and emotional support to them and their families.

Line available Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm 020 8590 1124

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Veterans' Foundation support Contact

Provide mental health support to the UK armed forces community including serving personnel, veterans and their families.

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HELP for Heroes 

Support veteran community physical or mental health, feel lonely, or need help with housing, or applying for benefits, just get in touch. We also host free activities and events across the UK so you can spend time with other veterans and find activities to enjoy in your community. 

0300 303 9888

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Combat Stress 

Providing clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.

Line available 24/7 0800 138 1619

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Admiral Nurses 

Support the Armed Forces community living with dementia. We offer telephone support, and home visits can also be arranged if required.

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SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity 

Providing direct support to individuals in need of physical or emotional care, such as addiction, relationship breakdown, debt, homelessness, post-traumatic stress, depression and disability.

Line available Monday-Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm. 0800 260 6780

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