PERSONAL SUPPORT AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICE IN THE UK
ONE MANS 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 Gen Chief of the Defence Staff October 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
6,000 We 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 1,500 1,500 community volunteers in 63 Service Committees Provide support on military bases in the UK and around the world 3,279 In 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 Homes Our 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 Homes Our two Stepping Stone homes provide a safe and secure environment for separated or estranged wives
HOUSING Royal Homes The Royal Homes in Wimbledon provide accommodation where widows and daughters of those who used to serve can live independently Care Homes SSAFAs 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 - Childrens 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