Mutual Support
Mutual Support was initially formed as a self-help military group back in 1991 by members of the Royal Air Force (RAF), ARMY and Royal Navy who’s lives had been affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Mutual Support was founded to provide support for military personnel, veterans and their dependents living with MS. The need for a National Support Group was clear as although there are many MS groups, none understood the specific ramifications an MS diagnosis can cause for military personnel.
Our online services and particularly the twice-yearly Well-being Weekends enable existing membership and newly diagnosed joiners to access empathetic, knowledgeable support. Our dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic team works alongside certified venues and targeted services agencies to ensure professional delivery of our functions whilst retaining the military ethos and atmosphere which our members request and enjoy. These weekends are fully funded for members with grant funding from many service and veterans’ charities but additionally via membership fundraising and individual donations.
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Phone: 07812 738607
Email: admin@mutual-support.org.uk
Read More +National Grief Advice Service (NGAS)
The National Grief Advice Service (NGAS) provides expert guidance, specialist-led activities, and a compassionate space for individuals and families navigating grief. We offer grief support to individuals, families and children who are going through any time of grief, including:
- The death of a loved one
- Loss in self
- Loss of job/retirement
- Terminal illness
- Relationship breakdown
Grief can affect people in different ways and we are here to help and support you through the journey. Our Grief Wellbeing Centre offers a variety of support groups designed to help you connect with others and find comfort in a supportive environment. We offer:
- Personalised grief counselling
- Specialist-led activities
- Safe, supportive environment
- Family support sessions
- Relaxing, friendly atmosphere
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Phone: 03001 312353
Email: admin@nationalbereavement.com
Location: The Maltings, First Floor Offices, Wharf Road, Grantham, NG31 6BH
Read More +National Memorial Arboretum
We are a UK registered charity and 15-acre visitor on site on the edge of the National Forest in Staffordshire. Part of the Royal British Legion, but a separate legal body, we exist to ensure that, the unique contribution of those who have served and sacrificed is never forgotten, the baton of Remembrance is passed on through the generations, there is a year-round space to celebrate lives lived and commemorate lives lost.
The Arboretum welcomes over 300,000 visitors to the site each year, including over 20,000 young people for formal and informal learning visits. Visitors can enjoy discovering over 400 memorials nestled amongst some 25,000 trees, experience riverside walks and participate in a wide variety of daily activities: guided walks, land train tours, memorial talks, exhibitions and buggy tours.
Each year around 250 events take place on site, from small intimate services of Remembrance to set piece events like Armistice Day, Remembrance Sunday, a summer proms and Armed Forces Day.
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Phone: 01283 245100
Email: info@thenma.org.uk
Location: Croxall Road, Alrewas, DE13 7AR
Read More +Naval Children's Charity
We believe that to be the child of someone who is, or has been, in the Naval Service should be a positive and enhancing experience – something to be borne with pride. For those children where life is more difficult, we are there to help.
If you are a current or former member of the Naval Service (Royal Navy, Royal Marines, QARNNS, WRNS, Reserves or Royal Fleet Auxiliary) with a child, or children, up to the age of 25, we may be able to provide assistance.
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Phone: 02392 639534
Email: caseworkers@navalchildrenscharity.org.uk
Location: 311 Twyford Avenue, Stamshaw, Portsmouth, PO2 8RN
Read More +Naval Families Federation (NFF)
The Naval Families Federation (NFF) exists to give all currently serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their families the opportunity to have their views heard by those in positions of power. We work to remove disadvantage that may result from Service life.
Our vision is for the serving Naval Service community to feel valued, to be treated with fairness and respect, and to be able to thrive. We recognise the significant diversity of people’s personal circumstances, family structures and communities, and aim to provide appropriately tailored support.
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Phone: 02392 654347
Email: contactus@nff.org.uk
Location: HMS Excellent, Portsmouth, PO2 8ER
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