On this page you will find information about:
- What is Op NOVA.
- Who does Op NOVA support.
- How to get support.
What is Op NOVA?
Op NOVA supports ex-service personnel in England who are in contact with the justice system, whether they have been arrested, imprisoned or whether they are at risk of offending. Op NOVA is delivered by the Forces Employment Charity.
After leaving service, many people struggle with the change in lifestyle and miss the structure of life in the Armed Forces.
Op NOVA's team is made up of many understanding people who have served in the Armed Forces, as well as partners, children and parents of those who have served. Its caseworkers can listen to your circumstances as a whole and find solutions across your experience, including addressing housing needs and employment.
Who can receive support from Op NOVA?
While specifically aiming to support ex-service personnel in England who have a connection with the justice system, Op NOVA works generally across all needs and looks to deliver practical and emotional support to help individuals get their lives back on track.
Op NOVA's staff undertake a needs assessment for each individual and put in place specialist support from the network of military charities and other relevant organisations.
How to access support?
Telephone: 0800 917 7299
Email: [email protected]
Additional Support
Other support services
Op RESTORE: The Veterans physical health and wellbeing service
Op RESTORE supports anyone who is living with a physical injury or illness that was caused by their time serving in the Armed Forces.
The service could help you access welfare and non-clinical support, ensuring you have access to the care you need within the NHS, and put together a care plan specifically for your needs.
Read more about Op RESTORE and find out how it could help you access support.
Op COURAGE: The NHS veterans mental health and wellbeing service
Op COURAGE helps currently serving, ex-service personnel and those who are transitioning into civilian life to access the support and treatment that they need to support their mental health.
The service can help you obtain a diagnosis and provide specialist support for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Find out more about Op COURAGE and how it could help you obtain a diagnosis.
Op FORTITUDE: Support pathway for ex-service personnel experiencing homelessness
Op FORTITUDE helps to connect members of the Armed Forces Community who are experiencing homelessness to a support network.
This network includes housing providers, charities, and local authorities which will help individuals address their risk of homelessness by either helping them stay in their current accommodation or find new housing options.
Learn more about Op FORTITUDE and the support that the service provides.
Op PROSPER: Employment support for ex-service personnel and family members
Op PROSPER is an employment support programme for ex-service personnel and family members in the UK. The programme is run by the Forces Employment Charity on behalf of the Office for Veterans Affairs.
Through the Employment Pathways scheme and Career Development Fund you could access a variety of employment help and advice.
Get in touch
Visit the Forces Employment Charity website to find out more about Op PROSPER or:
Telephone: 01212 623 058
