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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
Aged Veterans Project is picking up momentum
The Aged Veterans Project in Herefordshire and Nottinghamshire has gained significant traction over the course of the past few months. Recent case studies show the positive impact the project has already made. Read more
Paul Gaffney appointed as DMWS’s new CEO
DMWS has appointed Paul Gaffney as Chief Executive Officer effective from 1 December 2017. He takes over from Nicky Murdoch MBE, who will take on the Charity's new role as Strategic Relations Director, following 6 successful years as Chief Executive. Read more
Memorandum of Understanding to serve military community
DMWS and Veterans First Point signed a Memorandum of Understanding, with the aim to improve collaboration between the two organisations and to better serve the Military community in Scotland. Read more
Autumn Budget sees DMWS expand service to the South
Treasury awarded ABF The Soldiers Charity £1.2 million to provide bespoke medical welfare service in partnership with the Defence Medical Welfare Service. Read more
Police Welfare Service Pilot Performance Review 2017
Our recently published Police Welfare Service Pilot Performance Review 2017 has identified a number of benefits for individual police officers and from an organisational perspective. Read more
Our Staff Remembers
Many of our team members have first hand experience in what it means to put themselves in harm's way to protect the nation. Here are their personal thoughts on Armistice Day. Read more
Scottish Veterans benefit from additional Welfare
DMWS Welfare Officers are embedded within NHS Trusts in Scotland to ensure that older veterans and their families have access to the very best of welfare support when receiving medical care. Read more
Mental Health First Aid is for everyone
On World Mental Health Day we are reminded that 1 in 4 people suffer from mental health problems. At DMWS Training we are passionate about delivering Mental Health First Aid courses to everyone. Read more
New Model of Care for Armed Forces Community launched
Official launch of the Armed Forces Healthcare Navigator Service to support members of the Armed Forces community to access care and support in Birmingham. Read more
New memorial pays tribute to 1940 Blitz victims
In a joint project with EFAN, DMWS organised a new war memorial at Salford Royal to commemorate the night that the hospital suffered fatalities during the Manchester Blitz of Christmas 1940. 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
Introduction of Chairman to Royal Patron
Yesterday, DMWS Chairman Allan Thomson and Deputy Chairman Mr Steve Cowden met Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex, GCVO at Buckingham Palace. The meeting forms the initial visit by Allan Thomson, our newly appointed chairman (1 March 2017) to meet HRH in her capacity as DMWSs Royal Patron... Read more
Sad to see SSAFA run Norton House closing
On 28 June 2017, the SSAFA run Norton House Selly Oak closed its doors to new guests, after being a safe haven for families of injured Armed Forces Personnel over the past 8 years. Welfare Officers from the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) were invited to the closing ceremony, having worked... Read more
Veterans 75th Wedding Anniversary Surprise
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) organised for the wife of a 97 year old veteran to make a surprise visit to him in a Manchester hospital to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. Read more
Charity CEO Nicky Murdoch recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
DMWS is extremely proud of our CEO Nicky Murdoch, who has been awarded an MBE in the Queens birthday honours for service to the Armed Forces Community and their families. Read more
DMWS Welfare Officers support Manchester
DMWS Welfare Officers are providing are supporting victims and front-line staff who are affected by the tragic Manchester bombing attack. We are here to offer practical help and emotional support where it is needed. Read more