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)
Email: andy.jones@powys.co.uk
Telephone: 01874 625 125

Support Services

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 via the Powys Teaching Health Board website.

PAVO (Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations) – For more information visit the PAVO website.

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. For more information visit the Royal British Legion website.

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. For more information visit the SSAFA Powys website.

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

Health and Wellbeing Support

Local Health Board Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS) – For more information visit the Powys Teaching Health Board website.

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. For more information visit the Veteran Wales website.

Brecon and District MIND is your local MIND charity providing support to the people of Brecon and surrounding areas. Contact telephone: 01874 611 529 or via the Brecon MIND website.

MIND Ystradgynlais is your local MIND charity providing support to the people of Ystradgynlais and surrounding areas. Contact telephone: 07946 664 227 or via the MIND Ystradgynlais website.

Live Well provides NHS advice about healthy living. For more information visit the NHS website.

Blind Veterans UK provides support to vision-impaired ex-service personnel for life. Apply for support via the Blind Veterans UK website.

Samaritans Veterans is a free app that can provide you with emotional support after your career in the Armed Forces. For more information visit the Samaritans website.

Employment, Housing and Financial Advice

Powys County Council Housing – Apply for social housing via the Powys County Council website.

Powys County Council guaranteed interview scheme – For more information visit the Powys County Council website.

Wales and West Housing Association – For more information visit the Wales and West Housing website.

Citizens Advice Powys provides free, independent, confidential, impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. For more information visit the Powys Citizens Advice website.

Help for Homeless Veterans Wales – For more information visit the Veterans Gateway website.

Guide to provide information and contacts to Serving personnel and their families leaving the Services and settling in Wales. For more information visit the GOV Wales website.