Partnering with Armed Forces HQ to Support Veterans
United for Veterans: Our New Partnership with Armed Forces Community HQ
At Veterans Welfare Group, we believe collaboration leads to better outcomes for those who have served. We’re proud to announce our partnership with Armed Forces Community HQ, a respected organisation supporting the UK’s military community. This alliance brings together two teams with a shared mission: to make access to services more straightforward, transparent, and supportive for veterans nationwide.
By aligning with Armed Forces Community HQ, we strengthen the support network for both serving and veteran communities in the North West. Both organisations bring different areas of expertise to the table, and this partnership is designed to ensure that no veteran is left behind, regardless of the complexity of their needs.
Partnership Benefits at a Glance
| Shared Services | Broader access to support from both organisations |
| Coordinated Communication | Reduced confusion about where to go for help, and greater resources are available |
| Complementary Strengths | Legal, medical, and claims support from one ecosystem |
Who Are Armed Forces Community HQ?
Armed Forces Community HQ is an established organisation that offers tailored support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families. Its services are designed to be a central point of access for military-related welfare needs, offering clarity and structure to a fragmented system.
They support in several key areas, including housing, employment, financial advice, and mental health resources. Their dedicated service list outlines how they assist with everything from accessing medical care to navigating military discharge and pension matters.
Overview of Armed Forces Community HQ Services
Service Area | Description |
Housing Support | Guidance and referrals for stable accommodation |
Employment Help | CV building, job searches, and employer connections |
Financial Advice | Debt support, benefits assistance, and budgeting |
Mental Health Access | Links to clinical services and peer-led support |
Discharge Support | Advice on administrative and medical discharge processes |
Expanding Access to Veteran Services
One key outcome of our partnership with the Armed Forces Community HQ is improved access to vital services for veterans. By working together, we eliminate unnecessary barriers and streamline the process of obtaining support. Veterans no longer have to navigate multiple systems separately—instead, they benefit from a streamlined network that puts their needs first.
Through this collaboration, veterans can access support through either organisation and be directed to the right resource without duplication or delay. Whether someone approaches Armed Forces HQ or us at Veterans Welfare Group, they’ll find a connected and coordinated approach that ensures no wasted time.
How Veterans’ Access Is Improving
- Improvement: Single Point of Contact
What It Means for Veterans: Veterans can start with either organisation and be guided - Improvement: Consistent Communication
What It Means for Veterans: Information is shared more effectively between teams - Improvement: Reduced Referral Time
What It Means for Veterans: Faster access to specialist services like medical or legal help - Improvement: Regional and Online Presence
What It Means for Veterans: Broader reach across the UK, with digital and in-person support
Strengthening Services To Both Serving and Veteran Communities
As part of our partnership with Armed Forces HQ, we’re strengthening the range of services we provide to ensure no veteran falls through the cracks. While Armed Forces HQ delivers broad welfare support, we’re here to step in with more specialist assistance, especially in complex areas such as medical discharge, AFCS claims, and legal matters.
Service Leavers facing discharge from service often need help navigating the medical discharge process, understanding their rights, and preparing for civilian life. We provide direct guidance through each stage, ensuring individuals know what to expect and how to access the compensation and care they’re entitled to. We help veterans understand and pursue the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims, ensuring every case is treated with attention to detail and respect.
We offer various forms of support in the areas we specialise in. Our role in Medical Discharge Support involves guiding individuals through the discharge process and assisting with the transition after service.
For AFCS & War Pension Claims, we help understand and submit Armed Forces Compensation claims. Additionally, we provide legal advice and support in matters related to service or discharge, ensuring our clients receive the necessary assistance during these critical times.
How Our Services Complement Armed Forces Community HQ’s Work
The local Armed Forces community, around Armed Forces HQ, is estimated at around 22,000, and the facility has an open-door policy enabling individuals to attend their regular events and activities, discuss any issues or concerns they are facing with the team, and socialise with their peers. Veterans Welfare Group offer specialised support in areas that often need additional expertise. Our team is trained to guide military personnel, veterans and their families through technical, legal, and procedural issues and continued rehabilitation support through the Armed Forces Rehabilitation Pathway.
For instance, when a veteran contacts Armed Forces HQ with enquiries regarding compensation or the medical discharge process, we are ready to assist. We offer structured help with financial enquiries, explain the medical discharge system in detail, and provide legal support when necessary. This eliminates the need for veterans to approach multiple organisations—our partnership ensures that everything is coordinated within a single framework.
Navigating the veteran support system can be overwhelming, especially when different organisations offer overlapping services. Our partnership with Armed Forces HQ simplifies that process. Veterans now benefit from a straightforward, joined-up approach through independent specialists with lived experience.
This structure reduces delays, reduces repeated assessments, and ensures that information is passed efficiently between teams.
Looking Ahead: A Stronger Future for UK Veterans
By combining Armed Forces Community HQ’s broad welfare services with our focused expertise in medical discharge, continued rehabilitation, and legal assistance, we’re making it easier for veterans to get the help they need when they need it most.
We remain committed to continuous improvement. As the needs of the Armed Forces community evolve, so will our services. Our joint approach means better outcomes, fewer gaps, and nobody feels unsupported.
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