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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
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
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
Demmie, one of our great Welfare Officers, has been awarded the Commander BFC Commendation for unwavering commitment and professionalism. Read more
Do you support veterans? Do you have an idea for an activity that will help and improve the health and wellbeing of veterans? Are a registered charity or community interest company? If so applying for a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Positive Pathways Programme might be f... Read more
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
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
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 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
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
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
HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO, hosted a 75th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner in aid of the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS). Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Edinburgh Castle opened its doors to DMWS service users, other beneficiaries and influencers to attend a unique Caring for those who Serve Dinner to raise awareness of the Charity. Read more
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
THE mental health needs of Guernseys unknown number of servicemen and ex-servicemen must be addressed with greater precision. Read more
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
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
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, 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
The Unforgotten Forces project has benefited over 2,000 older veterans, their family members and carers in Scotland since its launch a year ago. DMWS is very proud to be part of this fantastic project Read more
The latest Defence Medical Welfare Service Impact Report has arrived. In it you will find the latest facts & figures, service overview, insights and case studies. Read more
A trio in their ninties attended a special annual ceremony to commemorate the Russian Arctic Convoys of the Second World War. DMWS Welfare Officer Andy was proud to accompanied the veterans on this special occasion made possible by the Unforgotten Forces Project. Read more
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