Veteran Support Herefordshire - DMWS

After the successful implementation of our Aged Veteran Welfare Support Projects in Greater Manchester and Avon & Somerset last year, we are delighted that this unique service is now also available to veterans in Herefordshire and Nottinghamshire.

DMWS has provided medical welfare support to the Armed Forces community for 75 years. With the number of aged veterans continuously growing, there is an increased demand for our professional service to support this community when they are receiving medical treatment. In response, DMWS now leads the project that sees 10 organisations deliver health and wellbeing support and activities to veterans aged 65 and over, their families and carers in Herefordshire and Nottinghamshire. The project has been funded by the Aged Veterans Fund and the grant awarded to DMWS subsidises welfare officers who will be embedded within NHS Trusts in the two counties.

Our Leaflet

Download our leaflet for more information regarding our Medical Welfare Service for the veteran community in Herefordshire.

Who we support

We can provide support if:

• You are aged 65 or over and served one day or more in the British Armed Forces (including foreign or commonwealth and National Service)
• You are a member of the immediate family of a veteran aged 65 or over
• You are aged 65 or over and are a widow or widower of a veteran
• You are a carer for a veteran aged 65 or over

How we can help

DMWS provides a range of practical and emotional support that is tailored to your needs. This includes:

• Bedside visits
• Telephone support
• Unrestricted vists offering a confidential and impartial listening year
• Help with resolving any medical care issues and to understand your treatment
• Practical help such as providing toiletries and clothing
• Providing your family with emotional and practical support
• Supporting you and your family when consulting with your medical team
• Help  to make sure you have support and services in place when you leave hospital
• Accompanying and supporting you at Outpatient Appointments
• Accompanying and supporting you at community or home based treatment
• Supporting you and your family to access services that can help you at home
• Support for you and your loved ones through difficult times

Plus FREE Dementia Training

Training is available for Nottinghamshire and Herefordshire residents who work with Armed Forces veterans, and families of Veterans aged 65 years or over. This training is being delivered by the Alzheimer’s Society as part of the Aged Veteran Health and Wellbeing Project.
For more information click here: Free Dementia Training Information

Contact us

Anyone can refer to DMWS including GPs, hospital staff, services, organisations, families or via self-referral.  Our team can be contacted on:

Referral Contact:

Telephone: 0800 999 3697
Email: referral@dmws.org.uk

General Enquiry Contact at DMWS Headquarters: