Have you served in the armed forces, including National Service? Age UK Enfield would like to hear from you!
Age UK Enfield has launched a Veteran Support Project, a new service which supports anyone who has served in the armed forces or National Service and their families.
Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund, the project will support Veterans living in Enfield to ensure that they are receiving all the benefits they are entitled to, provide other information that might be useful to them, and put them in touch with other veterans or military organisations that can offer support.
The project also offers a range of social events, from regular social meet ups, to breakfast clubs.
David Hale, the Veteran’s Co-ordinator, said:
‘This is a really exciting project to be involved with. The social groups are a brilliant opportunity to get people together, both veterans and their families, to chat about their time in service, connect over memories and experiences and to have a laugh! As well as the social side, there are so many issues that are specific to veterans, from benefits specifically aimed at people who have served in the Armed Forces to help with applying for reissues of lost medals. And because we can help anyone who has completed at least one day of military service including National Service, we are hoping to offer our support to many people over 50 in Enfield’.
To be eligible for this service, the person needs to be a Veteran (anyone who has completed at least 1 day of military service) and be 50+ or be a family member of a Veteran.
The next social groups are: 18th February, 4th March, 18th March, 1st April, 15th April, 29th April at the Lancaster Centre, 53 Lancaster Road EN3 0BU
If you or someone you know is interested in this service and would like more information they can contact David Hale at or 020 8375 4120.
For more information on Age UK Enfield services, please visit www.ageukenfield.org.uk or call us on 020 8375 4120
