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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.
Armed Forces Weekly Advisory and Support Service
Drop in and see the Armed Forces Link Worker at Frome Medical Practice.
Every Monday from 10am to midday, apart from the last Monday of the month when the times will be 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
An opportunity to talk in private about your needs and explore the right support from the most appropriate organisations.
For veterans, serving forces members, family members, dependents and reservists.
Sam 07561 350995
Armed Forces Outreach Service Monthly Drop In
Visit the Armed Forces Linked Worker at The Key Centre, Feltham Lane, Frome BA11 5AJ.
First Monday of the month, 1pm to 3pm
For all members of the Armed Forces community including those serving, reservists, their families and veterans. Advice and information to help our Armed Forces community to navigate the system and find the services and support they need.
Sam 07561 350995
Or self-refer via NHS Somerset website (look for the link by Sam's name)
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. Known for the annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem, the red poppy.
NHS Healthcare for the armed forces community
Information and support for serving personnel, veterans, reservists, and their families.
NHS Mental health support for veterans – Op Courage
Mental health and wellbeing support for service leavers, veterans, and their families. Contact directly or ask a GP, charity, or family member to refer you.
Got Your Six UK
Low-cost, trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy for the military community in Somerset, Wiltshire, and Dorset. Peer support and art therapy available. Based in Wincanton.
National Support
Armed Forces Covenant
Supports UK Armed Forces personnel (regular or reserve), veterans, and their families, including bereaved members, ensuring fair treatment.
Blind Veterans UK
Provides rehabilitation, training, practical advice, and emotional support to vision-impaired ex-Service personnel, helping them rebuild their lives after sight loss.
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.
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
Veterans' Foundation
Provide mental health support to the UK armed forces community including serving personnel, veterans and their families.
Help for Heroes
Provides assistance for veterans with physical or mental health needs, loneliness, housing issues, or benefit applications. Offers free activities and events across the UK to help veterans connect and engage with their community.
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
Admiral Nurses
Support the Armed Forces community living with dementia. We offer telephone support, and home visits can also be arranged if required.
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.