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DMWS receives funding from Veterans’ Foundation
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) have received £12,500 for the DMWS Emergency Response Service to help support veterans and their families during the COVID-19 Pandemic. What is the DMWS Emergency Response Service (ERS)? ERS provides a rapid response phone based welfare service to vet... Read more
Herefordshire Freemasons Awards £79,700 to DMWS
The Herefordshire Freemasons for awards DMWS a grant of £79,700. This enables DMWS to continue to help veterans & over 65s return to independent life in their own homes after hospital treatment in Herefordshire. Herefordshire Times News Article: Full Press Release details below: Military vetera... Read more
Welfare Support during COVID-19 Outbreak
What is the DMWS Emergency Response Service (ERS)? ERS provides a rapid response phone based welfare service to veterans, service personnel, frontline staff, NHS staff and the Merchant Navy whilst they or their families are in the NHS clinical pathway. Contact our emergency response service on... Read more
‘ABF The Soldiers Charity, highly commends DMWS for their bravery and acts of goodwill in this time of crisis.’
News Article from Army Benevolent Fund, Friday, 24th April 2020 Since 2017, our charity has been working with the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) to deliver a bespoke welfare service for the Armed Forces community in hospitals and across Southern England, as part of a project originally funde... Read more
A message to supporters from Paul Gaffney, Chief Executive
Dear Supporter COVID-19 has impacted all of us and we want to reassure you of a few things. We will, as we always have done, maintain our operational status responding to requests for assistance by our Service Users, the NHS and MOD. Our unique role and capability means that we remain responsive dur... 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
Soldiering On Award Winner and Finalist Three Years In A Row
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) has been shortlisted for a third year running as a finalist in the 2019 Soldiering On Awards. The prestigious military awards recognise outstanding achievements of service personnel, and individuals and groups that support the armed forces community. Read more
DMWS CEO Visits Stanford Hall
DMWS Chief Executive Paul Gaffney met with Teresa Griffiths OBE ARRC Commanding Officer DMRC, to visit and see first-hand the amazing new premises. The state-of-the-art facility has been built within the grounds of Stanford Hall, and is currently providing clinical rehabilitation to military service... Read more
Defence Medical Welfare Service shortlisted for PEN National Award!
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) has been shortlisted in the Patient Experience Network (PEN) National Awards. The charity, which provides an independent face-to-face medical welfare service to the Armed Forces Community whenever they are receiving medical treatment; is a finalist in the... Read more
Scottish Veterans Minister Meets Military Veterans Project Making Positive Changes
In a visit led by the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) team, Scottish Veterans Minister Graeme Dey met with attendees of Ayrshire Veterans Breakfast Club, at the Melbourne Café, followed by a visit to the Unforgotten Forces consortium at Poppyscotlands Head Office in Kilmarnock. Read more
Royal Patron Hosts DMWS Charity Dinner
HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO, hosted a 75th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner in aid of the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS). 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
DMWS Participate in the Muster during the Festival of Remembrance
This year DMWS Professional Standards Manager, Elaine Crawforth; and Welfare Officer, John Walker were honoured to be selected to represent the charity during the Muster. Read more
General the Lord Dannatt, former Head of the British Army, Visits DMWS
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS); has the pleasure of welcoming General the Lord Dannatt GCB CBE MC DL, to our HQ offices in Andover to meet with our team and hear some of the recent thought-provoking and challenging case studies our Welfare Officers have supported. Read more
Reserves and Cadets Honoured by Hampshire’s Lord Lieutenant at Annual Awards Ceremony
Members of the military reserves and cadets have been recognised for their service at a ceremony hosted by Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenants Nigel Atkinson Esq. Read more
Grant from Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity helps DMWS to support the Naval community
a substantial grant has been awarded to DMWS to support serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines, Veterans and families who are receiving medical treatment. Read more
Mental Health Awareness Saves Lives
Today, on World Mental Health Day, we share a personal letter sent to our Mental Health First Aid Training Manager, which shows how Awareness around Mental Health can save lives. Read more
75 Years On: The Welfare Officers Supporting Veterans in Scotland
Watch the Forces News reports on the support DMWS Welfare Officer Emma Gration provides to older veterans, their family and carers in Ayrshire. Read more
Mental health ‘first aid’ course to help ex-service community
THE mental health needs of Guernseys unknown number of servicemen and ex-servicemen must be addressed with greater precision. Read more
Welfare Officer’s Garden Makeover revealed
Inspirational DMWS Welfare Officer's garden makeover has finally been revealed on ITV's Love Your Garden with Alan Titchmarshs creating a garden to be enjoyed for years to come. 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
Attending Armed Forces Days around the country
Our Welfare Officers have attended several Armed Forces Days around the country to show their appreciation for the work of our Armed Forces and inform the community of the medical welfare service we provide to them. Read more
Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire continues to support DMWS
Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson and his wife Christine Atkinson visit DMWS and continue to show a real interest in our charitable work of supporting those who serve when they suffer from ill health. Read more
Team DMWS did it the Great Glen Way
A DMWS Welfare Officer, Emma Gration put her best paddle forward to take in some of Scotlands most stunning scenery to complete the Great Glen Canoe Trail, raising funds for charity. Read more
DMWS meet MPs at Westminster
DMWS meets MPs, Councillors and representatives from charitable organisations at Portcullis House to highlight the current work and vision for the future. Read more
Unforgotten Forces working together successfully to support veterans
A Scottish couple who received support from the Unforgotten Forces Project shows the benefit of organisations coming together to deliver a common goal: to support those who serve. Read more
International Woman’s day: Meeting the needs of female soldiers, veterans and spouses
Many of our welfare officers are women who have either served in, or have links with the military. They play a vital role in increasing the wellbeing of the Armed Forces during times of ill health. Read more
Soldier to veteran – Life after The RLC
Ex WO2 Mark Lucas, Pioneer by trade, left The RLC in August 2017 after a successful 24-year career. He reflects on leaving the Army and transitioning into civilian life working as a Welfare Officer for DMWS. Read more