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Overview

Welfare

The on-going need to support any detrimental effects caused by military service on theveterans community has led to the provision of welfare staff based in Field Teamsthroughout Northern Ireland.These professionals provide a range of holistic welfare services, supporting our veterans with medical, financial, and emotional issues, and Armed Forces Pension and Compensation Scheme applications. VWS NIcan help facilitate access to specialist expertise from across a wide range of organisations, statutory bodies and charities.

The aim ofVWS NIis to provide a confidential, trusted service that supports each veterans oreligible dependants individual needs, in a holistic manner.

Medical

While recognising the important role played by the Health and Social Services, a specificmedical response for timely physiotherapy and psychological therapies is available to eligible veterans to counterphysical and mental conditions attributable to or exacerbated by military service.

Therapies are delivered by specialist, trusted medical service providerswith experience in the treatment of ex-service personnel and, incertain circumstances, their families.When treatment is requested, and eligibility confirmed, theVWS NIs Medical Service provider will conduct an Initial Assessment with the client to determine the suitability of treatment.Where possible any subsequent treatment sessions will be delivered locally to the client.

Advocacy

VWS NIwill advocate on behalf of clients and help facilitate access to a range ofpartner organisations and statutory bodies. Our teams have established strong relationships with various military charities, and third sector organisations which may be able to help in areasoutside theVWS NIimmediate remit.

Our trained and experienced caseworkers will advise andassist in this process.

Roll of Honour

Search theRoll of Honour database for UDR, R IRISH (HS), R IRISH (GS), RANGERS and Regimental TA members and ex-members who were killed during Operation BANNER 1969 2007.

ContactVWS NI

To be fully eligible forVWS NIservices you must meet the eligibility criteria of being a UK Armed Forces Veteran. If in doubt, please contact VWS NI:

Telephone number:028 90 420 145

Email:dbsafvs-vws-ni@mod.gov.uk

A member of the team will ask about the situation, identify the type of assistance needed, and ensure that you are provided with appropriate advice and / or practical help towards meeting the needs identified.

Further information can be found on the VWS NIaftercare service