Armed Forces Veterans
The following is a list of organisations based is Dumfries and Galloway that offer support to our resident Armed Forces Community.
Royal British Legion Scotland
Area Secretary – Archie Dryburgh (veteran)
Branches:– Annan, Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Maxwelltown, Newton-Stewart Sanquhar, Stranraer.
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA)
Chair and Branch Secretary – Liam Wallace (veteran) .
Veterans Garden Dumfries
A Safe Place to Relax and Grow. Run by Mark (Veteran).
Veterans Garden Dumfries, Chrichton Business Park, Dumfries DG1 4ZE.
Who Dares Cares
A National Charity with Local Links .
Who Dares Cares is a charity based in Hamilton and has a Walk Talk and Brew (WTB) group in Stranraer. It is dedicated to supporting those affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Founder: Callum McLeod ex King’s Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB)
Walk Talk and Brew Group Stranraer – organisers John Forsyth ex King’s Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB) – mobile 07763 300022.
Age Scotland
Helping Veterans 60yrs plus
NHS Inform
Provides healthcare, both physical and mental health for veterans – please follow the link below.
Veterans First Point
Part of the NHS, a free service that provides support to veterans.
Fighting with Pride
LGBTQ+ Veterans Support
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes is the leading Armed Forces and veterans’ charity in the UK. We help our veterans and their families live well after service.
Help for Heroes can also help with Afghan Interpreters.
To get Help – No matter where, when or for how long you served, we’re here to support you and your family. Call us on 0300 303 9888 or submit a form (via website).
Veterans UK
Part of the MOD, they provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.
Veterans Scotland
For Comradeship & Remembrance, Health and Wellbeing, Housing, Support and Employment, other Resources.
Salute Her
Supports Service woman who have suffered from Military Sexual Trauma, Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination.
Royal Air Force
Women’s Wellbeing Network.
