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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
Moray Recommits to the Armed Forces
The Defence Medical Welfare Service were proud to attend the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant Read more
E-Fan Official Launch
Watch That's Manchester's report on the official launch of E-FAN at Ethiad Stadium Read more
E-Fan: A Major New Initiative to Help Veterans in Cheshire & Greater Manchester
The Ex-Forces Action Network (E-FAN), a major new initiative and the first of its kind anywhere in the UK, has been launched to help former service personnel in Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Read more
Women In Defence Awards 2016
DMWS Chief Executive Nicky Murdoch attends the Women In Defence shortlisted nominee event Read more
DMWS Attend Somme100 Remembrance Services
On Friday 1st July 2016, DMWS staff from across the UK and Germany paid their respects at services and parades to remember those who fell at The Somme 100 years ago. Read more
An amazing week!
It's been quite a week for everyone at DMWS. We have introduced our work to some very special people and have hosted a Royal visit at our Andover headquarters. Read more
DMWS Chairman presented with Sovereign’s Medal
Members of DMWS attended a packed investiture in the historic Priory Church of St John yesterday, to receive the Sovereign's Medal from the Prior of the Order of St John. Read more
DMWS launches in Greater Manchester
A successful pilot of an integrated medical welfare service for armed forces families in Wigan means DMWS will be rolled out across Greater Manchester hospitals. Read more
DMWS Awarded Contract To Provide Medical Welfare to the Armed Forces Community
We are absolutely delighted to announce that DMWS has secured a contract from the Ministry of Defence, to continue to provide medical welfare to armed forces communities in the UK and overseas. 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 at Fisher House
Fisher House is a state of the art facility attached to The Royal Centre for Defence Medicine which welcomes and supports families of recovering service personnel. DMWS are on hand for them 24 hours a day. Read more
Honouring our Fallen at The National Memorial Arboretum
DMWS Welfare Officer Lanie Irvine, shares her story of an important and incredibly moving day..... 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 Staff Awarded Top Honour
The Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is delighted to announce that three members of staff have recently been honoured by Her Majesty The Queen. Read more
DMWS recognised for Excellent Quality Management
The Defence Medical Welfare Service have been recognised as operating an excellent quality management system. The charity was presented with certification of their compliance with the prestigious ISO 9001 standard by QMS International. 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 at the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres
DMWS Welfare Officer Ann Mckenzie tells us about her trip to Ypres to remember our service personnel in this very special centenary year. 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
The FA cup visits Tedworth House during it’s tour
The FA cup visits Tedworth House during its whistle stop tour of the UK. The famous trophy is on tour Read more
The Grand Day Out Gala Dinner to raise funds for DMWS
DMWS are extremely grateful to Major (Retd) Tim Grantham for nominating us as the designated charity at this years Grand Day Out Gala Dinner 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