1. I’m a veteran

    We offer a comprehensive assessment of all mental health needs and related difficulties.

  2. I’m a carer

    We offer consultations to carers to have a space to talk about issues that may be troubling you or you want advice about.

  3. I’m a professional

    We provide advice, training and consultation to professionals and teams in relation to the specific needs of veterans and their families.

  4. Referrals

    We accept self-referrals direct from veterans who live in the Greater London region, or via any professional working with veterans from any organisation.

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Families

We understand that caring for or being a family member of a veteran with mental health problems can be difficult and that partners and families of veterans' face specific challenges.

How we support families

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Service user testimonial

My experience with the service was good, it all went really well. It definitely helped in terms of learning coping skills which has come in handy. And just teaching me how to handle certain situations. I’m finally back at work now as well so that’s been helpful

Our aim is to offer assessment to everyone who refers to the service within 10 working days or 5 working days in urgent need. Recent figures show:

  • 1

  • every veteran referred was 
    contacted within a day

 

  • 8 

  • average number of days
    wait for assessment

 

  • 11 

  • average number of days
    wait for treatment

 

  • 4

  • average number of days wait for
    assessment for those with urgent need

 

Latest news

Spotlight on Veterans Services - The Gurkha Centre Charity

Home - The Gurkha Centre  OpCOURAGE works closely to help complete referrals to OpCOURAGE and help Gurkha Veterans with Complex needs, alongside The Gurkha Centre staff.   ...

Posted on at by Timothy Riley

Meet the Authors
Met the Authors Event at the October 30th Drop In

Everyone is invited to attend a Meet the Authors Event here at the  Veterans Drop In on the 30th October from 5-7pm. Come along to hear from two Authors, possibly more, this month. With the oppor...

Posted on at by Timothy Riley

Successful Armed Forces Covenant Signing Event

It was great to see everyone for the Armed Forces Covenant Signing Event and listening to all the different speakers from Thrive together and also Expert By Experience Anthony Muckell. ...

Posted on at by Timothy Riley

Search the London Veterans Service website

OpFORTITUDE

OpFORTITUDE helps veterans who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness, supporting them either into suitable accommodation, or helping them to maintain their current home.

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OpRESTORE

The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service.  This brings the service in line with other Armed Forces healthcare services provided by the NHS in England

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OpNOVA

The service helps veterans who are in contact with the justice system by providing emotional and practical support.

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OpCOMMUNITY

We no longer provide OpCOMMUNITY services.

For queries email: opcommunity@dmws.org.uk

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  • NHS Forensic Consortium
  • NHS London Foundation Trust
  • Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
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