This website was developed by the Devon Armed Forces Community Wellbeing Partnership (DAFCWP) using funding from the Armed Forces Covenant. We hope you will find it helpful
The DAFCWP provides strategic direction to improve the health and wellbeing of members of the Armed Forces Community living in Devon. In 2019 a refreshed South West Peninsula Veterans Joint Needs Assessment was produced. This summary guides commissioning decisions to improve the health and wellbeing of veterans’ living across the South West Peninsula.
Most Veterans have positive experiences of serving in the Armed Forces. However, a minority can experience adverse physical and mental health problems. If you have been disadvantaged because of your service please contact your Service Families Federation.Or email the Ministry of Defence Covenant Team.
This easy-to-use online directory of services is available to you or your family as a service leaver, veteran or reservist living in Devon. View the page links to find relevant information and services, access to support and topic overviews.
The Armed Forces Covenant
The Devon Forces Family website is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund.
The covenant aims to bring together the armed forces community and the civilian community on a local level, nurturing mutual understanding and raising awareness of issues faced by the armed forces. It is a promise from the nation to all those who serve. It states “we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their day to day lives”.
Find out more about the Covenant and what it means for you.
Support for Veterans
We understand that, as a result of the news surrounding Afghanistan, many military personnel – past and present – may be feeling on edge right now. It’s natural to experience all sorts of emotions, and some may feel overwhelming. However, if your threat dial is up, you feel on high alert or ‘sparking’, or you notice your anxiety levels feel high right now. This can have a negative impact on your mental health
Find out more about how we can help here.
Alternatively you can text 07537 173683 (standard charges may apply for texts) or email helpline@combatstress.org.uk.
We encourage all veterans, particularly those who served in Afghanistan, to call our 24-hour Helpline if their mental health has been impacted by what is happening in Afghanistan.
You can also call the free, confidential Helpline on 0800 138 1619.
