Health
The health and wellbeing of all those who have served in the armed forces is important to the council and we offer a range of support, from physical activity, healthy eating and stopping smoking, to mental health support and support for families.
The NHS and a number of charities provide a range of services to support the mental wellbeing of members of the armed forces and veterans, and we've listed some on this page. If you're not sure where to go for help, the NHS veterans mental health page might be a good place to start.
Council services
Live Well Greenwich
Live Well Greenwich provides local information, signposting and support to improve your health and wellbeing. Visit the Live Well Greenwich website or call 0800 470 4831. Health services include:
- Healthwise adult physical activity referral scheme
- Healthy Start vouchers
- helping you to drink less
- information about how to eat well and maintain a healthy weight
- information about how to stay active
- Greenwich Stop Smoking Service
- mental health support
- sexual health advice
GCDA Cookery Clubs are free and support people to make small changes in the kitchen that can make a big difference to their diet and health. Call 0800 470 4831 to find out more.
Good Food in Greenwich is a network of people and organisations who want to help make Greenwich a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable borough.
Greenwich Community Directory lists where you can find local information and support.
Greenwich Get Active helps people of all ages and abilities to become more active.
Government support
Defence recovery and personnel recovery centres provide treatment and support for wounded, sick and injured service personnel.
The Battle Back programme is a sport and training programme for wounded, injured and sick personnel from across the Armed Forces.
Charities and other resources
NHS
The Armed forces and veterans healthcare page of the NHS website lists how the NHS can help members of the armed forces and veterans.
NHS Mental health services for veterans
NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults aged 40 to 74 designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia. You can also get a Greenwich NHS Health Check PLUS by calling 0800 470 4831 or contacting your GP.
Charities
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans provides support to limbless and injured veterans for life.
Veterans' Gateway is the first point of contact for veterans' support, whether you are based in the UK or abroad.
Mental health charities
Combat Stress is a 24 hour mental health helpline for:
- veterans and their families: 0800 138 1619
- serving personnel and their families: 0800 323 4444
Hidden Wounds from Help for Heroes provides free and confidential psychological wellbeing advice and support to eligible veterans and their families.
Walking with the wounded's Head Start programme provides 1-2-1 private therapy for ex-service personnel with mild to moderately severe mental health difficulties.
Via offers support for people affected by substance misuse.
London Veterans Partnership offers physical and mental support to veterans
For help with a specific query, email Armed-forces-champion@royalgreenwich.gov.uk to get in touch.