On the back of Armed Forces Week, Northumberland County Council is reminding veterans, their families, and widowers right across the county that they are not forgotten, and support is available should they need it. 
 

The authority employs two Armed Forces Case Workers who are veterans themselves and so understand better than anyone the issues that ex-service families face. 
 

They can assist with issues such as housing and medical applications, employment support, mental health, benefits, as well as signposting and referring to other veteran organisations for further help. 
 

The council also employs a dedicated Veterans Community Co-ordinator who is working with community organisations to provide support for vulnerable veterans and Armed Forces personnel. 
 

A grant of £90,000 was awarded to the council by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to embed prevention of veteran suicide (EPVS) support across the county by working closely with statuary partners and community voluntary organisations.   
 

Northumberland County Councillor Gordon Castle, Veteran Champion said:   

“There is an enormous amount of support available, and assistance can be given with a whole range of issues. So please don’t suffer in silence. If you have direct links to the Armed Forces and need support, please ask for it.” 

 

If you are within your last 12 months of Armed Forces Service, and you feel like you are at risk of homelessness or need general advice, please contact experienced Armed Forces Case Workers: 
 
 

For further information contact: 

Telephone: 0345 600 6400 

Email: armedforcesqueries@northumberland.gov.uk