PERSONAL SUPPORT AND SOCIAL

WORK SERVICE IN THE UK

ONE MAN’S VISION

“No greater responsibility rests on men and women than the care of the wives and families of their soldiers and sailors”

Major (later Colonel Sir) James Gildea 1885

WORLD WAR II

“In the knowledge that his family at home are being well cared for by SSAFA, the soldier fighting overseas may wholeheartedly devote himself to his duty”

General Sir Bernard Montgomery 1944

TODAY

“SSAFA remains dynamic and essential and the Armed Forces and the wider Services community owe it a debt of gratitude.”

General Sir Nick Houghton GCB CBE ADC GenChief of the Defence StaffOctober 2013

SSAFA

We believe that the commitment of our Forces and their families deserves our lifelong support

– Support Veterans – Support the Service Family

– Provide MOD Contracted Health and Social Work

– Provide Housing

– Provide Specialist Services

WHAT SSAFA DOES

6,000We have a network of 6,000 trained volunteers across 92 local branches

We provide practical, financial and emotional support

38,752

In 2013, 38,752 veterans were supported by SSAFA

SUPPORTING VETERANS

SUPPORTING THE SERVICE FAMILY

1,5001,500 community volunteers in 63 Service Committees

Provide support on military bases in the UK and around the world

3,279In 2013, 3,279 referrals and visits were dealt with by our Community Volunteers

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE OVERSEAS

SSAFA provides integrated healthcare and social work services for military families around the world

51,000 Patients

Operating in 14 countries, we offer a professional and confidential service to 51,000 in the military communities overseas

PERSONAL SUPPORT AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICE IN THE UK

61 staff based at RAF stations across the UK

Contracted by the MoD to provide a non-statutory welfare service to the RAF community

3,981

In 2013, 3,981 referrals were received

HOUSING

Norton HomesOur two Norton Homes mean that families can stay close to their loved ones who have been badly wounded or are long term sick

Stepping Stone HomesOur two Stepping Stone homes provide a safe and secure environment for separated or estranged wives

HOUSING

Royal HomesThe Royal Homes in Wimbledon provide accommodation where widows and daughters of those who used to serve can live independently

Care HomesSSAFA’s care home and purpose-built bungalows provide high quality residential care for veterans and between them house over 100 residents

- Registered Adoption Agency

- Forcesline – confidential helpline

- Victim and Witness Support in Cyprus and Germany

- Mental Health First Aid Training

- Prison In-reach & Custody Sergeant Links

- Mentoring for the Wounded, Injured and Sick

- Lay Visitors Scheme for Service Custody Facilities

- Military Wives Choir

- Support Groups

- Children’s and Carers Short Breaks

- Forces Additional Needs and Disabilities Forum

SPECIALIST SERVICES

SSAFA Support Groups provide help for families coming to terms with bereavement or serious injury of a loved one

They are a community of families and individuals, all facing similar challenges, who help each other and offer mutual support

FOLLOWING SUCCESS OF FANDF, SUPPORT GROUPS

PERSONAL SUPPORT AND SOCIAL

WORK SERVICE IN THE UK