Support from charities and other organisations

1. General advice and support

• Solders, Sailors and Airmen's Families Association (SSAFA) provides practical and emotional support for serving men and women, veterans and military families across the UK and worldwide. Call 0161 343 8152 or email digital@ssafa.org.uk
• Army Benevolent Fund - The Soldiers Charity provides grants to people through their Regiments and Corps
• Royal British Legion provides help for members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. This includes Every Day Needs Grants which can be used to assist with energy costs. Call 0808 802 8080 or email gml@britishlegion.org.uk
• Ministry of Defence (MoD) helplines a range of phone numbers that provide support
• The Confederation of Service Charities (COBSEO) provides a single point of contact for interaction with Government, including local government and the Devolved Administrations; with the Royal Household; with the Private Sector; and with other members of the Armed Forces Community
• Defence Discount Service the official Ministry of Defence discount service for the Armed Forces, Veterans and Defence community
• Parliamentary support link on GOV.UK
• Greater Manchester Forces Online Directory
• Disability Stockport call on 0161 480 7248 or email liveatease@disabilitystockport.org.uk
• Stockport Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club meet 10am to 11:30am on the first Saturday of each month at The Micker Brook, Cheadle Hulme. For more information call 0161 432 7875, email maurice.perkins@outlook.com or visit our Facebook page