Veterans Information Point
- Location: Age UK Portsmouth
- Price: Free
Email: enquiries@ageukportsmouth.org.uk
Telephone: 02392 883500
Providing free information and support for Forces veterans and active service personnel in Portsmouth.
The Veterans Information Point is supported by the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and Greenwich Hospital, and has been set up to offer free, independent and confidential information and support to military veterans and active servicemen and women in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.
The Veterans Information Point is open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4:45pm (4.30pm on Fridays) at the Bradbury Centre. We can offer telephone advice or face-to-face office appointments and even home visits if necessary.
Issues we can help you with
• Leisure and social activities including access to regimental associations
• Applying for a service medal or Veterans Badge
• Mental health support including PTSD
• Housing options
• Money matters
• Energy efficiency for your home
• Staying independent at home
• Family and personal matters
• Coping with bereavement
• Wills and funeral planning
• Legal issues
• Signposting to other agencies for additional services and support
We need more volunteers
Ideally we are looking for people with a Forces background, but anyone who can spare an hour or two a week to give help and support to veterans would be welcome. Volunteers will need to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and will be fully trained to ensure that the information and support they provide is accurate and appropriate for our service users’ needs.