Armed Forces Community Support

We have signed the Suffolk Armed Forces Community Covenant.

The aims of the covenant are to:

• encourage local communities to support the armed forces community in their areas
• improve public understanding about issues that affect the armed forces community
• recognise and remember the sacrifices made by the armed forces community
• encourage activities which help to integrate the armed forces community into local life
• encourage the armed forces community to help and support their wider communities. This could be by taking part in events, projects, or other activities

The Suffolk Military Covenant brings together local government, statutory services (such as health, police and the job centre), and charities with the shared aims of providing fair opportunity and support to service personnel and their families. 

The covenant partners also work to bring together military and civilian communities.

Councillor James Patchett is Mid Suffolk's Armed Forces Champion.

If you would like more information about the Covenant, please email communities@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk.

Access support and information

Suffolk County Council

Visit Suffolk County Council's website for local information regarding:

• employment support: support for Service Leavers finding employment, starting a business and managing additional needs
• health and Mental wellbeing: information on Op Courage & Op Restore and charitable support
• welfare support: public sector and charitable support services
• community: groups and activities for Service People and their families

Veterans Gateway

Veterans Gateway is the national first point of contact for veterans and their families.

Veterans Gateway offers 24/7 contact for help with housing, mental wellbeing, finances and more.

Phone 0808 802 1212 or text 81212.

Housing

Armed forces, reserve forces personnel and their bereaved spouses or civil partners are given additional preference if their circumstances mean they need social housing.  

If you are homeless or worried about becoming homeless, please contact our Housing Solutions team.