Announcements
DMWS continue supporting homeless veterans in Scotland
DMWS will be continuing to provide much needed support to homeless veterans with an amazing donation from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, led by Veterans Housing Scotland, and with SSAFA’s Glasgow’s Helping Heroes. We are proud to be continue to be working together to provide comprehensive... Read more
DMWS grant awarded from Queen Mary’s Roehampton Trust (QMRT) to support disabled veterans and their families/carers.
We are delighted to share that DMWS has been awarded funding from QMRT to continue delivering vital welfare and wellbeing support to disabled veterans and their families. We provide a range of clinical and non-clinical interventions, and practical and emotional support to individuals, families and c... Read more
Dorset Armed Forces Carers Project supported by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
DMWS are grateful to have been awarded a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to continue to support our Carers Project in Dorset. This service is free to use and provides support to the Carers of the Armed Forces Community (serving, reservists, veterans) with issues and concerns includin... Read more
DMWS receive funding from Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund to support the RAF Community.
We are delighted to share that DMWS has been awarded funding from the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (RAFBF) to support the RAF Community across our projects. With this funding, DMWS will continue delivering much-needed support to the RAF community, ensuring they have... Read more
DMWS to launch new Welfare Service at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
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, helpi... Read more
DMWS Achieves Disability Confident Leader
DMWS are proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Leader status by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This is the highest level within the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. We have worked hard to create an inclusive, supportive, and fair workplace. This status high... Read more
DMWS to deliver new Armed Forces Welfare Service at Chavasse Clinic
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is proud to announce a new partnership with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust to provide dedicated welfare support at the Chavasse Clinic, a specialist musculoskeletal service for serving personnel, reservists, and veterans. Thanks to joint f... Read more
DMWS Awarded Grant for National Framework from The Veterans’ Foundation
We are proud to announce that the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) has been awarded a grant from The Veterans’ Foundation to support the delivery of our work for the Armed Forces community. This 12-month grant will directly contribute to: This funding will allow DMWS to continue to provide w... Read more
DMWS CEO Announcement
After nearly 7 years as CEO of DMWS, Paul Gaffney has made the decision to step down at the end of March 2024. Paul has driven many achievements over the years, tackling challenges with intelligence, drive, and determination, taking DMWS from a single focus charity to a much more effective and dynam... Read more