As well as advice and information, a wide range of practical support is available. In summary, if something can be bought - goods or services, then SSAFA might be able to help.
When referring please supply as much background about the potential beneficiary as possible - e.g where possible dates of service, regiment etc. 

 Eligibility:-all serving members and former members of all ranks of the Armed Forces who have received one day’s pay in one or more of the following:  Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force 

Volunteer Reserve Forces, including Royal Navy Reserves, Royal Marine Reserves, Army Reserves and Royal Air Force Reserves and Nursing services. 

The following people are also eligible:

• Wives and former wives 
• Husbands and former husbands
• Widows and widowers 
• Civil partners and former civil partners
• Partners who are, or were, in an established relationship with a beneficiary 
• Children who are dependent on a beneficiary *
• Those who provide, or provided, care for a beneficiary. 

Examples of support include funding for: 

•  white goods 
• gardening / redecorating / house clearance services 
•  mobility aids 
•  welfare and respite breaks
•  meeting priority debts and then support around ongoing debt management 
•  help with one off or ongoing transport and travel arrangements 

 SSAFA also have specialist services including:

•  supports groups,
• mentoring,
• adoption and fostering 
• support for veterans in the criminal justice system 
• temporary housing 
• short breaks. 

In addition, there is a free and confidential telephone helpline providing information and advice. It is completely independent of the chain of command. Call 0800 260 6767, 9am - 17.00 Monday - Friday, OR 

visithttps://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help

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Contact details

Organisation	SSAFA - Forces Help (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association)
Address	South East London, Bromley BR1 9GX, BR1, United Kingdom
Phone	0208 639 0495
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