Armed Forces Covenant
Support
Local support
Need help finding out what support is available in our area? The Veterans Gateway (opens in a new tab) has links to organisations best placed to help with the information, advice and support you need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances, personal relationships and more.
National services
There are a number of national charities that work with the Armed Forces, their Families, Reservists and Veterans.
Visit the Hwb
If you've served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces or are a family member and need to know about local support then please contact or drop in to your local Hwb.
The VC Gallery (opens in a new tab)
Recognition
There are a number of Discount cards available for Veterans:
- Veteran’s Discount Card (opens in a new tab)
- Blue Light Card (opens in a new tab)
- Veteran ID Card (opens in a new tab)
- Veterans can now apply for a Veteran Card
- The Veteran Card application service is open as of 28th of January 2024
- Thousands who left the forces before December 2018 are eligible to apply. Those eligible can verify their veteran status online with a new digital application service to receive a Veteran Card through the post. A paper-based application process is also available as an alternative to the digital system.
- The cards confirm veteran status and simplify access to support services
Carers Wales - Where to get help
Carers Wales have created a helpful guide to caring for the Armed Forces veteran community (opens in a new tab)