Rifleman's Association North East
Veterans Welfare Service (VWS)
Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) provides support to serving personnel, veterans and their dependants who have an enduring welfare need, including assistance with injury and bereavement compensation claims, transition support for personnel being medically discharged and confidential help and support for those who have life limiting illness.
For more information please visit Veterans Welfare Service - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or email us on veterans-uk-vws-support@mod.gov.uk
Defence Transition Services (DTS)
Defence Transition Services (DTS) provides holistic, support to Service leavers and their families who are most likely to face challenges as they leave the armed forces, assisting them with adjusting to civilian life by simplifying, coordinating and streamlining access to support across a range of topics, including housing, finances, employment and access to healthcare.
For more information please visit Help for service leavers from Defence Transition Services - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or email us at DBSVets-DTS-Central@mod.gov.uk
Defence Transition Services (DTS)
Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans (IPC4V) provides bespoke support to Service Leavers suffering from complex physical, neurological and mental health issues resulting from a Service -attributable injury. ​
You can access more information on our services, find our contact details and referral forms on the webpages above, or by calling the Veterans UK helpline - 0808 1914 218