DMWS to launch new Welfare Service at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - DMWS
We are delighted to confirm that DMWS will be launching at new Welfare Service dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces Community at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. This partnership will provide comprehensive and compassionate support for the local Armed Forces Community, helping them through their healthcare journey.
Through this support, DMWS will help with:
- Better experiences of healthcare, aiding quicker recovery.
- Reducing stress and anxiety.
- Accessing financial support and safe housing
- Tackling feelings of isolation and loneliness.
- Strategies to reduce alcohol and drug misuse.
- Accessing treatment for mental health illnesses such as PTSD.
- Finding meaningful employment or volunteering opportunities after service.
Abby Dryden, CEO of DMWS, says:
“We are incredibly grateful to The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital for their trust and investment in DMWS. This funding means we can support the Armed Forces community in Shropshire at a time when pressures on NHS service are greater than ever. Our Welfare Officers are proud to be there for those who serve, and this support makes that possible.”
Thank you to The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital for supporting this venture and providing us with this fantastic opportunity to to deliver our support. We couldn’t do it without you.
Need support?
Sometimes things can get on top of you, and it feels like nobody can help. In the military you’re trained to push on, but you don’t need to struggle alone.
If you have worries about health, money and cost of living worries, housing, family, substance misuse, or just need someone to talk to, call DMWS’s helpline for free on 0800 999 3697.
Our support is available for tri-service serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and family members/carers.
Published: 29th April, 2026