OpCOMMUNITY

Op COMMUNITY supports families, loved ones and carers by:

• Helping you navigate different NHS systems with the view of preventing disadvantage and giving due regard to the Armed Forces Covenant
• Ensuring safe NHS transfers and continuity of care to provide coordinated support.
• Working directly with you to help find solutions to the challenges you are facing.
• Coordinating support to find solutions around issues you face including housing, finance, mental health, and substance misuse.
• Engaging with established systems and networks to improve the care provided e.g., by increasing awareness and understanding of military life and culture, making NHS staff aware of the importance of recording veteran status and promoting veteran accreditation, and working with existing Armed Forces Networks to identify wider support for the community.

• We accept self-referrals from individuals living in the Greater London region, or via any professional working with family members, loved ones or carers from any organization.
• The DMWS are the Single Point of Contact for Op COMMUNITY. You can get in touch and/or refer by emailing: opcommunity@dmws.org.uk
• Further information can be found at: OP COMMUNITY: New single point of contact for Armed Forces communities in London – DMWS

• We aim to respond to inital referrals within 48 working hours.
• Referrals are then allocated to a DMWS Welfare Officer who will get in touch within five working days to arrange an assessment. The assessment will be completed within 14 days of your referral.