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Or use the links below to go to specific organisations.
Armed Forces and ex-Service Organisations
- Army Families Federation (AFF)
- Army Widows Association (AWA)
- Army Benevolent Fund (ABF)
- BLESMA (British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association)
- The Burma Star Association
- Combat Stress (Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society)
- Haig Homes
- Officers' Association
- Poppyscotland
- Royal Air Forces Association
- Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
- RAF Families Federation
- Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI)
- The Royal British Legion Scotland
- Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League (RCEL)
- Association of Royal Naval Officers
- Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children's Fund
- Royal Naval Benevolent Trust
- The Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation
- SSAFA Forces Help
- Seafarers UK
- Veteran's Aid
- War Widows Association of Great Britain
- WRNS Benevolent Trust
Government Departments & Agencies
- Ministry of Defence
- Service Personnel & Veterans Agency (SPVA) - Veterans-UK
- UK Government (General Information)
- Dep of Communities & Local Government
- Dep of Health
- NHS Direct
- Dep of Work & Pensions
- Jobcentre Plus
- National Debtline
- Local Government Association
Advice
- StartHere
- FirstStop Care Advice
- Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB)
- UK Insolvency Helpline - Freephone 0800 074 6918
- Turn2us
- Community Legal Advice
- Home Heat Helpline - or call 0800 33 66 99
Others
- National Gulf Veterans and Families Association
- Royal Air Force Charitable Trust
- Commandos Benevolent Fund
- Officers' Association Scotland
- Forces Helpline
- Royal Navy Community Web site
- Serving Soldier Rejoining The Army
- Military Families Support Group
- Forces Children's Trust
Disability
Homes, Home Care and Housing
- A-Z of Care Homes in UK
- Nursing Care Guide
- Nursing Homes Directory
- Care Homes Guide
- Elderly Accommodation Council
- Housing 21
Clubs
Discounts / Benefits
Comrade Associations
Ex-Service Welfare Overseas



