Concept # 1
Lived Experiences
Veterans Welfare Group provides lifelong, year-round support to serving and ex-serving personnel.
See how through lived experience, our team can help you today.
Dean Phillips
Veterans Welfare Lead
After undergoing the medical discharge process from the armed forces following over 22 years of service, Dean was left with many concerns as he entered a very unfamiliar stage of his life.
Dean now uses his experience to support Service Leavers and Veterans with transitioning from the armed forces to Civilian life.
About My Experience
Mr Richard Williams
Chief Medical Officer
Former Royal Navy Medical Officer with over 20 years of service, brings extensive military and medical expertise to his role. Richard is dedicated to improving healthcare, rehabilitation, and support for veterans.
Richard brings a wealth of experience from both his distinguished military and medical careers.
About My Experience
Cassidy Little
Ambassador
Originally from Canada and with family in the UK, Cassidy moved to live in England and after trying his hand at stand-up comedy he decided to join the Royal Marines and reached the rank Lance Coporal. His journey took a dramatic turn when he was severely injured in Afghanistan, losing a leg in an IED blast. Despite this, his determination never wavered.
About My Experience
Lived Experiences
Veterans Welfare Group provides lifelong, year-round support to serving and ex-serving personnel.
See how through lived experience, our team can help you today.
Dean Phillips
Veterans Welfare Lead
After undergoing the medical discharge process from the armed forces following over 22 years of service, Dean was left with many concerns as he entered a very unfamiliar stage of his life.
Dean now uses his experience to support Service Leavers and Veterans with transitioning from the armed forces to Civilian life.
Dean’s Story
Mr Richard Williams
Chief Medical Officer
After going through his own transition, he saw first-hand the challenges veterans face—especially around ongoing medical care and practical advice. Now, he’s using that insight to support others in his role with us.
If you’ve suffered from an injury that was directly caused by your service in any of the branches of the Armed Forces, including types of injuries such as hearing loss, we’re here to guide you through each step of the process
Rich's Service Gallery
Cassidy Little
Ambassador
Former Lance Corporal Cassidy Little has experienced the camaraderie, the struggles, and the disorientation that military personnel feel after they leave the Armed Forces. He knows the battles don’t end when service does.
For Cassidy, supporting fellow veterans is rooted in empathy, purpose, and genuine connection. It’s about walking “shoulder to shoulder” with them, not just offering advice from a distance.