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DMWS provides a unique service to fill the welfare gap

According to Sir James Lawrence Munby, President of the Family Division of the High Court of England and Wales the practice of separating elderly couples against their wishes when one or both move to care homes must end (The Times, 10 May 2017). To help the aged veteran community DMWS has launched n... Read more

2016 Impact Report

Our 2016 Impact Report showcases the work, commitment and outstanding results of DMWS. Case studies demonstrate how we continue to make a real difference to individuals by providing a professional welfare service, ensuring that no family goes through the worry of injury or illness alone. By gatheri... Read more

DMWS part of Unforgotten Forces Group awarded £4M to support older veterans

The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is delighted to be part of Unforgotten Forces, a collaboration of 14 key organisations, led by Poppyscotland, who has been awarded £4 million from the Aged Veterans Fund to undertake a three-year programme of support for older veterans and their families i... Read more

Sweet Memories

When 77 year old Army veteran George met DMWS Welfare at Salford Royal Hospital during his treatment for terminal lung disease, he told her that he didnt feel he needed DMWSs help. However, during their conversation he reminisced about his 25 years of proud army service and his wartime childhood... Read more

Prestigious visit from The Chief of the General Staff and Royal Patron

DMWSs affiliation with the Armed Forces Community recognised with a visit from The Chief of the General Staff, HRH The Countess of Wessex and The Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire to the Charitys Headquarters in Andover. Read more

DMWS represented at Iraq and Afghanistan memorial unveiling

Today, the unveiling of a new memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, Westminster by Her Majesty The Queen, honours both the UK Armed Forces and civilians who served their country in the Gulf region from 1990 2015. DMWS Welfare Officers were invited to the event, in recognition to the huge role... Read more

Rick’s Reunion

Rick has been living rough on the streets of Manchester and regrets not having any photos from his time in Service. But with the help of the E-Fan Project Rick is now getting his life back on track and even met up with his best mate from the Army. Read more

DMWS appoints Allan Thomson as new Chairman

The Defence Medical Welfare Service is delighted to announce that Brigadier (Retd) Allan Thomson MSc MBA FIET CEng has taken over as the Chairman of Trustees from Major General (Retd) John Stokoe CB CBE, on 1.3.2017. Read more

Soldiering On Awards 2017: Military welfare advocate and veteran Nicky Murdoch

THOSE she has helped have faced combat and have often paid the price with horrific injuries and mental health problems. Read more

Police charities join forces

More than 20 organisations attended the Police Charities UK launch, including the Defence Medical Welfare Service, signalling their commitment to work in partnership and share best practice to provide the best support possible to the wider policing family. Read more

The Difference we made to A& E

DMWS is proud of our welfare officers Tom and Tim who recently received fantastic feedback from a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at the Royal Oldham Hospital, part of The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The email below really highlights how our service does not only supports the patient and the... Read more

Pantomime success!

The British Community in SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) based in Brussels, Belgium have brought the world of traditional Pantomime to this truly international audience. According to Lt Col Gary Brooks “Panto, an eccentric and typically British tradition – as much as&... Read more

Updating the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire on DMWS achievements

For the Defence Medical Welfare Service the New Year started with a prestigious visit from HER Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson on 10 January 2017. It was a great opportunity for the Hampshire-based charity to update the Lord-Lieutenant on the charitys significant contributi... Read more

What a great year!

Thank you for making 2016 a very special year for DMWS. We would like to thank all our partner organisations, patrons and trustees, our fundraisers and staff for your hard work, time and support this year which has brought rewards many and varied. Read more

New Police Welfare Service launched in Hampshire

The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is excited to announce the official launch of a Police Medical Welfare Support Service, available to Police Officers, staff or family members of Hampshire Constabulary. The service is independent and complements the welfare support currently offered by the... Read more

Happy 50th Birthday Rick!!

Rick, an ex-Lancaster fusilier, has got a lot to celebrate this week when DMWS Welfare Officer Isaak Smith met Rick for the first time, Rick was homeless and sleeping rough in a Manchester Park. His benefits had been suspended and he found himself with no money. Worse, he was suffering with anxiet... Read more

Honouring the Historical Relationship between St John and DMWS

What an honour to welcome the new Prior of St John to DMWS to ensure our historical relationship continues to grow. The meeting was a wonderful opportunity to brief the Prior, Surgeon Rear Admiral Lionel Jarvis, CBE on the developments within the charity since he assumed his new appointment in June... Read more

Showing Appreciation to our DMWS Scotland Team

Today, on November 30 Scotland celebrates St Andrews Day. On a day where the Best of Scottish is recognised, the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) would like to highlight the fantastic work our Welfare Officers in Scotland do every day. Read more

CEO of DMWS, Nicky Murdoch visits the HRH Countess of Wessex

Nicky Murdoch, CEO of the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) and Deputy Chairman Steve Cowden visited Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex at her home in Bagshot Park to update her on the excellent progress the charity has made over the last 6 months. Read more

Pioneering Medical Service Extends Across Avon and Somerset

An exciting new welfare support service has been set up in the Avon and Somerset area by the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) which is targeted towards the over 65 aged veterans cohort, their families and care givers who are receiving medical care. Read more

Veteran Journey

Remembrance day means something different to everyone. We would like to share with you our journey supporting a veteran through our medical welfare service provision. This story will highlight how our work at DMWS has made a lasting impact on one man's life and his family who served. This is what Re... Read more

Pilot Scheme Offers Support to Aged Veteran Patients at UHSM

Around Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday we are reminded about the heroism of those who gave their lives for their country in conflicts around the world. DMWS is proud to deliver a well deserved medical welfare service to the Armed Forces Community. Read more