Get in touch with organisations that understand
Help In Norfolk
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. The details are on the Government’s website at https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk .
The County and District & Borough Councils in Norfolk have all signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, as have the NHS, Department of Work and Pensions and many other organisations that support our public life. The details of Norfolk’s commitment are on the Norfolk County Council website at https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/what-we-do-and-how-we-work/policy-performance-and-partnerships/partnerships/diversity-and-community-cohesion-partnerships/norfolk-armed-forces-covenant .
Norfolk County Council also administers the Norfolk Assistance Scheme, available to any Norfolk resident who is experiencing financial difficulties.
Main National Points of Contact
The Ministry of Defence’s department responsible for veterans
Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees
The Eastern Region Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee can help resolve issues with government sponsored agencies, such as Veterans UK (Veterans Welfare Service, Pensions and Compensations Claims) and the Office of Veterans Affairs, and provide direct contact with the Government’s Independent Veterans Advisor (IVA) or the Minister for Defence People and Veterans. Each county in the region has representatives on the committee and they can be contacted by emailing the following address: easternvapcchair@gmail.com
The Government’s point of contact for people who wish to register with the Service charity sector so that they can get help or get help for someone who needs it
Norfolk’s Contact Points
Norfolk – The Royal British Legion
Helps deliver welfare services in Norfolk and also leads membership and fundraising activities for the Legion’s branches and clubs throughout Norfolk
The Norfolk Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
A single point of contact for the HM Armed forces Community: serving, veterans and their families
1914-present day… the need is as great now as it was then
Veterans Norfolk brings together all Norfolk’s Service Charities and, in conjunction with the County and District Councils, works to look after the welfare and well-being of Norfolk’s Armed Forces and Veterans community. If you know of someone who needs help, get in touch.
General the Lord Dannatt, President of Veterans Norfolk
