The information on this page is relevant to members of the Armed Forces, ex-members , their families, and widows and children of those who were killed while serving for their country.
Blue Badges: Injured Armed Forces personnel and Veterans have a right to a blue badge
Free bus travel (opens in new tab): Injured Armed Forces Personnel and veterans are allowed to travel free by bus
Blind Veterans UK: (opens in new tab) Aid for blind and visually impaired Veterans. Assistance in accessing benefits and provide financial support.
MIND (opens in new tab): Providing information and services on a local level. Located at Caernarfon.
Veterans Wales (GIG) (opens in new tab): Veterans NHS primary goal is to improve the mental health and well-being of veterans. It is working to establish sustainable and accessible services which meet the needs of veterans living in Wales.
Combat stress (opens in new tab): Expert help and free long term support for veterans with mental health problems.
Cymorth Cymru (opens in new tab): Grants to continue living in their own homes
Homelessness: Advice on homelessness
SSAfA (opens in new tab): Provide service on all housing issues
The Royal British Legion (opens in new tab): You may be eligible for housing benefits and a reduction in your tax
Help with school fees and childcare costs (opens in new tab): If you are currently serving in the Armed Forces, you may be able to claim an allowance to help pay for your child's boarding school fees.
Supporting Service Children in Schools in Wales (opens in new tab)
"Be the boss" - Royal British Legion (opens in new tab): CivvyStreet aims to provide support and mentoring for all those recently leaving, or about to leave, the forces who are looking for employment opportunities and a chance to redeploy the skills learned while serving.
The Royal British Legion - jobs (opens in new tab): SORTED! will focus on you if you are actively seeking employment and ensure that you get the right information, advice and guidance to make your employment journey easier and more effective
The Royal British Legion - seaside breaks and family holidays (opens in new tab) - The Legion provides families of serving and ex-Service personnel the chance to take a break and get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life.
Vote (opens in new tab): Register to vote
Help from CAB (Citizen’s Advice Bureau) (opens in new tab): General help
MOD - financial help (opens in new tab): Every kind of support from Education, Money, Health to Housing.
Train tickets (opens in new tab): People in the military are able to purchase Forces Railcard. This gives you 1/3 off rail fares across the UK for a year.
Free swimming: Free access to Swimming pools