Advice and support for Veterans and their families residing in Wales
There are specific arrangements in place for Service personnel and their families to be able to access health services and receive priority care for military attributable conditions, subject to clinical need. These apply to the entire Armed Forces community including Serving personnel (Regular and Reserves), their families and veterans. These arrangements are set out in the Armed Forces Act 2021, which received Royal Assent in December 2021 and enshrined the Armed Forces Covenant (2011) in law.
Once an individual leaves military service they will then need to register with a general practice to access primary healthcare services, alongside their family. Younger individuals who have left the Armed Forces do not associate themselves as veterans and tend to use the term ex-service personnel. For the purpose of this guidance a veteran will be used to describe any individual who has served and has left military service.
Please inform your GP practice if you are serving or have served in the Armed Forces.
The Armed Forces Liaison Officer for Powys:
Andy Jones (Curly)
Phone
01874 625 125
Email
andy.jones@powys.co.uk
Support services
Powys Teaching Health Board
Powys Teaching Health Board is the local health authority responsible for the delivery of health services across Powys. A range of support services and self-referral options are available.
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Powys Teaching Health BoardSSAFA Powys
SSAFA Powys is a charity providing lifelong support to those serving, or have served in the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines or the Royal Air Force and their families.
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SSAFA, the Armed Forces charityPAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations)
PAVO is part of the Third Sector Support Wales, a network of support organisations for the whole of the third sector in Wales. It consists of the 19 local and regional County Voluntary Councils (PAVO is a County Voluntary Council) and the national support body, Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA).
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Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO)The Royal British Legion Wales
The Royal British Legion Wales are here to administer and support the delivery of welfare services and the membership and fundraising activities of the Legion’s districts and county branches and clubs throughout Wales.
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Royal British LegionVeterans Support Service – age Cymru, Powys
Veterans Support Service – age Cymru, Powys is a dedicated support service delivering free financial, practical and wellbeing support for veterans aged +65, their families and associates.
ACP Veterans Support offers:
– Dedicated Support Service for Veterans
– Military Pensions & Grants Eligibility Check
– Later Life Goal Planning
– Veteran-to-Veteran Support
– Income Maximisation
– Social Connection Service
– Wellbeing Services
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Veterans Support Service
Health and wellbeing support
Local Health Board Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS)
Local Primary Mental Health Support Services are available in Powys for people of all ages. These services are aimed at people who are experiencing mild to moderate, or stable, severe and enduring mental health problems.
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Your Local Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS)Veterans NHS Wales
Veterans NHS Wales is a specialised priority service for individuals who have served in the Armed Forces at any time and who are experiencing mental health difficulties related specifically to their military service.
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Veterans WalesBrecon and District MIND
Brecon and District MIND is your local MIND charity providing support to the people of Brecon and surrounding areas.
Phone
01874 611 529
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Brecon & District MindMIND Ystradgynlais
MIND Ystradgynlais is your local MIND charity providing support to the people of Ystradgynlais and surrounding areas.
Phone
07946 664 227
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Mind YstradgynlaisLive Well
Live Well provides NHS advice about healthy living.
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Live Well – NHSBlind Veterans UK
Blind Veterans UK provides support to vision-impaired ex-service personnel for life.
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Blind Veterans UKSamaritans Veterans
Samaritans Veterans is a free app that can provide you with emotional support after your career in the Armed Forces.
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Samaritans Veterans