hgdover50sforum.org.uk » older veterans https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk A Voice for Older People in the Harrogate District Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:05:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.41 Support for older and ex-members of the armed forces https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk/support-for-older-and-ex-members-of-the-armed-forces/ https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk/support-for-older-and-ex-members-of-the-armed-forces/#comments Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:57:14 +0000 https://hgdover50sforum.org.uk/?p=6303 Ex-forces supportCommunity First Yorkshire ‘provides a range of services aimed at raising awareness of the issues faced by older and ex-members of the armed forces and enabling them to lead fuller lives. This service covers all of North Yorkshire and is funded by the Aged Veterans Fund at the Ministry of Defence using LIBOR funds.

Community First Yorkshire are committed to contributing to and widening the existing support available for older veterans across the County, working closely with delivery partners and other service charities to carry out this work. They offer person-centred practical, financial, and holistic support – from hardship grants to arts and crafts to befriending. Veterans will have the opportunity to try new things, revisit old interests, or benefit from new and improved connections to their community’. Please follow this link for further information.

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