For Members Who Need Support
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RAMC Benevolence
Support & Benevolence
Here When You Need Support
If you are former RAMC, but still serving, a veteran, or family member of the Corps and need support, we want to help you find it. You do not have to be in crisis to ask. If things are tough, please reach out.
Who Is Eligible
Who Can Apply for Support
Accessing Support
How to Access Support
Important Information
How Applications Are Managed
Charity & Association
What the RAMC Charity and Association Are
The RAMC Charity exists to support past and present members of the Corps and their families facing financial hardship, health challenges, disability, or the difficulties that can come with age. It operates alongside but separately from the RAMC Association, which exists to maintain the comradeship and heritage of the Corps community.
Limitations
What the Charity Cannot Fund
A Realistic View
Being Honest About the Process
We know this process is not always perfect. It can feel slow or impersonal, and sometimes people fall through the gaps. We are honest about this because we want to do better. If you have had a difficult experience accessing support, please let us know.
Get In Touch
Where to Start
Contact one of these organisations to be assigned a caseworker who can assess your situation and submit a case on your behalf:
| Organisation | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 0808 802 8080 | rbl.org.uk |
| Poppy Scotland | 0131 550 1557 | poppyscotland.org.uk |
| SSAFA | 0800 260 6767 | ssafa.org.uk |
All numbers are free and confidential.
Additional Support
Mental Health & Crisis Support
| Organisation | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans | 116 123 (UK) / 1850 609090 (ROI) | Free, 24/7 emotional support for distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. Also available by email. |
| Shout | Text CONTACT to 85258 | Crisis text support for the military community needing immediate help through a crisis. |
| Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall) | togetherall.com/en-gb/big-white-wall | Free for serving personnel, veterans, family members and carers. Supports anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. |
Medical
| Organisation | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| NHS 111 | Call 111 | Available 24 hours for urgent medical help that is not a 999 emergency. |
Welfare & Financial Support
| Organisation | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| The Veterans Charity | veteranscharity.org.uk | Immediate needs support for veterans in distress or hardship who have served at least 6 months in UK Armed Forces. |
| Forcesline | 0800 731 4880 | Free confidential helpline for serving personnel, veterans and their families. Mon–Fri, 10:30–19:30. Also available by email. |
| Veterans UK | Veterans UK | Information on AFCS claims, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Medical Discharges and Pension Forecast Requests. |