Armed Forces Day 2021 - DMWS

Armed Forces Day recognises the armed forces community; sailors, marines, soldiers, airmen, airwomen, reserves, veterans, cadets and service families. Despite the challenges of Covid-19 our welfare staff were able to safely attend several dedicated events including flag raising ceremonies, walking football and table top gatherings.

  • DMWS Welfare Support Worker Jan Hodgkinson gives children our popular Lenny the Lion activity books
  • Duffy the dog visits the DMWS stand
  • photo of DMWS staff Armed Forces Day 2021
    DMWS Welfare Support Worker Jan Hodgkinson and Keith Malcolm, QAH Armed Forces Covenant Lead Nurse at the Armed Forces Day stand at The Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth.
  • Tri service representatives, DMWS Welfare Support Worker Jan Hodgkinson and Keith Malcolm, QAH Armed Forces Covenant Lead Nurse take delivery of goodies from @Morrisons for the military staff and veteran patients at The Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth.
DMWS Welfare Officer Michael Lowrey flying the flag for #ArmedForcesDay with Scottish Borders Council. The flag was raised by Lance Sergeant Thomas Lowrey, Cadet to the Lord-Lieutenant for Berwickshire, Jeanna Swan. He was supported by Councillor John Greenwell, SBC’s Armed Forces and Veterans Champion and Michael Lowrey, Welfare Officer for the Defence Medical Welfare Service.
Read about support available for the armed forces in Scottish borders here
During Armed Forces Week the first Walking Football Herefordshire session took place. Lee Bayley the DMWS Families & Carers of Veterans Welfare Officer is pictured taking part in bottom right of photo.

To find out more about or to get involved in Walking Football with the Herefordshire Football Association for the armed forces community in Herefordshire please visit our dedicated page here
DMWS welfare officer Justine Clayton flies the #ArmedForcesDay flag with staff at Musgrove Park Hospital Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for #ArmedForcesWeek! We are proud to support the hospital delivering welfare to the armed forces community.

Pictured L-R, veteran Anna Vera, commercial manager NHS; DMWS Welfare Officer Justine Clayton; Nicola Lowe, Quality Engagement Lead; Sheila Taylor, Somerset Veteran Liaison Service and Caroline Upton, Matron and Veteran Network Chair.
DMWS Welfare Officer Charlotte Chalmers joined The Veterans Hub in Weymouth for the start of #ArmedForcesWeek. Along with other military charities DMWS enjoyed the beautiful sea view!

If you need our support please call us free on 08009993697 or email referrals@dmws.org.uk. We are here to help.

ENDS

Notes to editors

For further information about the service please contact DMWS 01264 774000

About Defence Medical Welfare Service

The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an independent charity providing medical welfare to the armed forces, veterans, NHS staff, emergency services, The Merchant Navy & their immediate family when they are receiving medical treatment in hospital. DMWS’ practical and emotional support ensures that no family goes through the worry of illness or injury alone.

Since 1943 DMWS has also deployed to areas of conflict with the Armed Forces working alongside medical staff in the Field Hospitals.

The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an external provider of expert Welfare, Resilience and Mental Health First Aid Training for preventative and intervention strategies for people working in the welfare arena and anyone who wants to improve their knowledge and confidence in supporting others.

The St John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service (known as DMWS) is a registered charity in England and Wales (1087210) and in Scotland (SC045460) 

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Published: 28th June, 2021
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