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Herefordshire Armed Forces Welfare Service supported by The Eveson Trust
DMWS are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant from The Eveson Trust to continue our work supported the Armed Forces Community in Herefordshire. Our service will continue to be embedded in the Wye Valley NHS Trust to support Armed Forces individuals and their loved ones during thei... Read more
Joining the Dots in Veterans’ Mental Health – DMWS hosts VPPP Midlands Armed Forces Health Symposium
On Tuesday 7th November 2023, DMWS held the Midlands Armed Forces Health Symposium, ‘Meeting the Armed Forces Covenant Duty – Veterans’ Mental Health’ in Birmingham. Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT), the event was a collaboration under the AFCFT’s Veterans’ Places,... Read more
Defence Medical Welfare Service supporting homeless veterans alongside Alabaré
Defence Medical Welfare Service are thrilled to be supporting Alabaré! Alabaré are an amazing Op Fortitude partner committed to #nohomelessveteran. They offer Armed Forces homeless and vulnerable veterans living in Wales the safety and support they need to rebuild their lives. Our DMWS Health and... Read more
Army Central Fund continue to support Defence Medical Welfare Service
DMWS are delighted to announce that Army Central Fund have awarded further funds to support our Welfare Services across the UK and our National Response Helpline. Thanks to Army Central Fund, we will continue to deliver crucial support to Army Serving personnel, reservists, and their family members.... Read more
DMWS 80th Year: SSgt Dewa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on a treadmill in support of DMWS
As DMWS celebrate 80 years of supporting the frontline, our staff are committed to marking the occasion with a challenge. Staff are set to participate in a range of events across the UK and Cyprus as part of the 80th celebrations, made up of the Ultra Marathon and 80,000 Steps Challenge. On Tuesday... Read more
The Defence Medical Welfare Service announce changes to the Board of Trustees
From the 1st of August 2023 DMWS are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Griffiths as Chair of the Board of Trustees. Mike comes to the role having previously been a DMWS trustee for 8 years and having served for almost 42 years in both the Army and the Civil Nuclear Constabulary. He will Read more
DMWS to support homeless veterans in partnership with Veterans Housing Scotland thanks to AFCFT
DMWS are proud to have been awarded crucial funds from AFCFT under the Reducing Veteran Homelessness programme. In collaboration with Veterans Housing Scotland, an Edinburgh-based charity who provide affordable rented homes and wraparound for disabled veterans, both organisations will work together... Read more
DMWS 80th Year: Charity worker Geoff Ingram takes on Ultra Marathon in support of DMWS
As DMWS celebrate 80 years of supporting the frontline, our staff are committed to marking the occasion with a challenge. Staff are set to participate in a range of events across the UK and Cyprus as part of the 80th celebrations, made up of the Ultra Marathon and 80,000 Steps Challenge. Geoff Ingra... Read more
AFCFT award DMWS funding to support needs of LGBT+ veterans in response to Review
On 19 July 2023, the Prime Minister and Defence Secretary apologised on behalf of the British state for the historic treatment of LGBT+ personnel, following the publication of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review which investigated the military’s pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forc... Read more
RAFBF continue to support DMWS with additional grant for RAF beneficiaries
DMWS are delighted to have been awarded further funding from The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. The funding will help support veterans with a wide number of issues and concerns and help us to both reduce social isolation and provide support with independent living. The Fund have been long-time sup... Read more