Awards
DMWS achieves Disability Confident Employer Status
We are incredibly proud to share that DMWS has been officially recognised as a Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. This accreditation is a significant step forward in our ongoing commitment to equality, inclusion, and creating an accessible and su... Read more
ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Fund an Award-Winning Project for Defence Medical Welfare Service
As a result of sustained funding provided to Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) by ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has awarded Matt Long of DMWS its ‘Outstanding Partner’ Award. The award recognises those who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment... Read more
Justine Clayton: Soldiering On Awards 2022 Finalist
DMWS Welfare Officer, Justine Clayton is one of the shortlisted finalists for the Family Values Award at this year’s Soldiering on Awards. Justine works under the Sustaining Communities Project in Somerset, a project which is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and delivered by DMWS. Ju... Read more
Lee Bayley: Soldiering On Awards 2022 Finalist
DMWS Welfare Officer, Lee Bayley is one of the shortlisted finalists for the Family Values Award at the Soldiering On Awards 2022. Lee has been with our organisation since 2020 and is one of many veterans serving on our team. Long before joining DMWS, Lee served in the Royal Corps Signals for 10 yea... Read more
DMWS are finalists in the Soldiering on Awards 2022
DMWS Welfare Officers, Lee Bayley & Justine Clayton have been shortlisted as finalists for the Family Values Award at this year’s Soldiering on Awards. Lee and Justine make up a fantastic team, they have a wealth of knowledge and deliver life-changing welfare support to serving personnel, vete... Read more
NHS Lanarkshire honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces
NHS Lanarkshire honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces. Congratulations to health and social care staff across Lanarkshire after they received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community. DMWS Welfare Officers Kenny and Ash... Read more
Outstanding Charitable Contribution Award for services during Covid 19 pandemic
DMWS Welfare Officer Ashley Winter along with Mike Davey from The Veteran Support Centre, Herefordshire, have been acknowledge for their outstanding work helping isolated veterans during the pandemic at The Armed Forces Community Lockdown Awards In Partnership With Hugh James and Pathfinder Magazine... Read more
Jess Liston talks to BFBS Radio about diversifying during a pandemic supporting serving personnel, veterans & their families.
Jess liston, regional manager south talks to George Medlake, BFBS Radio about how in a “year like no other” DMWS has evolved allowing the organisation to be proactive and continue to support those in need. And how the recent work has been recognised by winning Charity of the Year at the... Read more
Defence Medical Welfare Service win Charity of the Year
30th April, 2021: Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) have been awarded Charity of the Year at the South West Business and Community Awards. The award recognises the work delivered by DMWS in the South of England supporting the armed forces, veterans, police officers, The Merchant Navy and their... Read more
DMWS Welfare Officers Demmie Savvides and Stacy Loizou win Team of the Year Award
DMWS has teams working in hospitals and the community in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Cyprus. The pandemic made 2020 challenging and the most difficult of years with all members of staff in the organisation reacting and adjusting routine working practices to continue to deliver our vital... Read more
DMWS shortlisted for Charity of the Year at the South West Business & Community Awards
We are pleased to announce that Defence Medical Welfare Service have been shortlisted for The Charity of The Year at the South West Business and Community Awards. This is a huge achievement with over 1,000 nominations and 83 entries within this category. The award nomination recognises the work de... Read more
Finalist for ‘Role Model of the Year’ at Veterans Awards 2020
DMWS Welfare Officer Ashley Winter is a finalist for the ‘Role model of the year’ at The English Veterans Awards. He is dedicated and passionate about helping the Armed Forces Community in Herefordshire and has helped many people by improving their ability to live independently, reducing... Read more
DMWS Welfare Officer receives Commendation Award
Demmie, one of our great Welfare Officers, has been awarded the Commander BFC Commendation for unwavering commitment and professionalism. Read more
Soldiering On Award Winner is A Real Inspiration
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) Welfare Officer Nathan Cumberland wins the Inspiration Award in the 2019 Soldiering On Awards. This prestigious military awards recognises the outstanding achievements of service personnel, both individuals and groups that support the armed forces commu... Read more
Defence Medical Welfare Service Team Achieves Runner-up in the PEN National Award!
DMWS are delighted to announce that the charity has been awarded runner-up in the Partnership Working to Improve the Experience category. The DMWS South Project was recognised for its work in a special awards event, sharing their inspiration and experience with fellow nominees. Read more
DMWS Team Wins NUH Honours 2018
NUHonours Awards are one of the ways Nottingham University Hospital say thank you and recognises the exceptional contribution and hard work of staff who make up Team NUH. Read more
Achieving Gold – HRH The Earl of Wessex Awards DMWS
Prince Edward and the Defence Secretary, the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP presented special awards to organisations that support the armed forces and their families by offering training, work placements and employment. Read more
AF Covenant Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award
Alongside 50 other organisations, DMWS was honoured to receive notification of our Gold Award 2018 President of the South East Reserve Forces & Cadets. Read more
DMWS proud winner of the Soldiering On Award 2018
DMWS has been awarded this years Soldiering on Award in the International Award category recognising the Charity's support to the Armed Forces community in the UK and abroad. Read more
High Sheriff’s award for Police Medical Welfare Service
We are delighted to receive the High Sheriff of Hampshire Award for the professional welfare support we have provided to Hampshire Constabulary. Read more
DMWS shortlisted for two prestigious Awards
DMWS is delighted to announce that the charity has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2018 Soldiering On Awards in two categories, and The Charity Film Awards. Read more
MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award
DMWS has been re-awarded the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for our exceptional support to the Armed Forces community. Being recognised for our work is a real honour. 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
Women In Defence Awards 2016
DMWS Chief Executive Nicky Murdoch attends the Women In Defence shortlisted nominee event Read more
DMWS awarded Sovereign’s Medal
We are thrilled to announce that DMWS have been awarded the Sovereigns Medal of Merit from The Order of St John. The award is given in recognition of the significant contribution that DMWS have made to the provision of humanitarian support over the last 72 years. Read more
DMWS Staff Honoured for Outstanding Achievement
Three members of DMWS staff attended a prestigious ceremony in London yesterday to receive the Order of John for their service. Read more
DMWS Staff Receive Awards from HM The Queen
Lt General Gordon Messenger has received a top honour in The Queens Birthday Honours List. Read more
DMWS Awarded for Supporting Reservists
On THE 13th November 2014, DMWS, along with seventeen other key businesses based in the South of England, was invited by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to Blenheim Palace to receive a Silver Award in recognition of their outstanding support to the UKs Armed Forces, Regular and Reserve. Read more
DMWS staff thanked by Princes William and Harry
DMWS were extremely proud to be invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace last night hosted by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Read more
Military & Civilian Health Partnership Awards 2013
Military and Civilian Health Awards 2013 DMWS were proud to win a Military & Civilian Health Partnership award under the category Healthcare for/by Deployed Forces at the annual Military & Civilian Health Partnership Awards held in Cardiff on the 21st May 2013. DMWS was judged the best in th... Read more