Online, Saves Time

Wellbeing and Health Support

View the range of wellbeing and health support available to Armed Forces Veterans:

Veterans NHS Wales

Veterans NHS Wales is the first point of contact for veterans of HM Armed Forces living in Wales who are experiencing common mental health problems related to their service careers. They offer specialised, priority services for individuals who have served in the Armed Forces at any time in their lives. If you’re a veteran seeking information about mental health problems, you can find more details on their website. Additionally, each Local Health Board (LHB) in Wales has appointed experienced clinicians as Veteran Therapists to provide support and accept referrals from health care staff, GPs, veteran charities, and self-referrals from ex-service personnel.

For more details, please visit: https://www.veteranswales.co.uk/

Icarus Charity

The Icarus Charity is a veteran-led mental health treatment charity that provides therapy, counselling, and support for difficulties arising from trauma, PTSD, and related conditions. They offer free and online mental health support for military veterans, starting within 24 hours. Their services include bespoke, flexible treatment without waiting lists. Founded by veterans, Icarus aims to improve mental health provision for the veteran community.

For more details, please visit: https://www.icaruscharity.org/

Combat Stress

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading veterans’ mental health charity, providing clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces who face complex mental health issues. These issues include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression. Combat Stress offers a 24/7 helpline, text, and email services to assist veterans and their families. Their work is life-changing and often lifesaving, focusing on those who have served in various conflicts and services.

For more details, please visit: https://combatstress.org.uk/

Fighting With Pride

Fighting With Pride is a military charity that supports the health and well-being of LGBT+ veterans, service personnel, and their families. It particularly focuses on those most impacted by the ban on LGBT+ personnel serving in the Armed Forces prior to January 2001. The charity aims to connect these veterans with relevant organisations and charities to help them recover from the effects of the historical ban.

For more details, please visit: https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/

Walking With The Wounded

Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) is a UK charity that supports ex-service personnel who are struggling after military service. Here’s what they do:

Employment Support: They help veterans find suitable and sustainable jobs, addressing barriers to employment.

Mental Health Services: WWTW provides practical mental health support for veterans and their families.

Care Coordination: They offer individualized care coordination to assist veterans in rebuilding their lives.

For more details, please visit: https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/

Adult Social Services

Adult Social Services in Merthyr Tydfil CBC work with adults who need care, support, or protection to live safely and independently in their own homes and communities. They provide services such as information and advice, home-based care, accessibility modifications, day centre activities, and safeguarding vulnerable adults. If you require support, you can contact them directly or through a health professional.

For more details, please contact the council on: Telephone: 01685 725000

Contact Us