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national Gulf Veterans and families association
0845 257 4853 (0845 257 GULF)
email : info@ngvfa.org.uk

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NGVFA Services

The NGVFA have built up a wide range of services targeted to the needs of its members. These include:

Welfare and advocacy

Giving help and advice on a wide range of issues relevant to everyday living and previous military service
Help with war pension and benefit claims and appeals
Information and support regarding medical problems
A listening ear when you just need to talk

Tribunal representation (unavailable to Associate members)

For appeals relating to war pensions
For appeals relating to other benefits, e.g. Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Help preparing and discussing the case prior to an appeal
Attending on the day as a representative to help put your case over to the panel

Free phone number (unavailable to Associate members)

Fact sheets and guides

We produce fact sheets and guidance booklets on a wide range of relevant topics for our members.

The Oasis Times

Members are provided with personal login details giving them access to fact sheets, information booklets, current newsletters and more

Members' forum

An online discussion forum with a private members section. This forum helps members to "talk" with others who are in a similar situation wherever they are in the country. It is particularly useful for those members who may be feeling isolated

Facebook

A Facebook group to help keep members and the public in touch with each other and with the charity. Group members receive updates on upcoming events, and find out about veterans news
This group attracts around 100 new members every month from all over the world and helps to build awareness of the charity
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8283837292

Respite break

A yearly five day respite break providing a safe haven for veterans and their families
A chance to meet people in a similar situation and make new friends
The respite consists of both informative workshops and family entertainment
Funding may be available to help members with financial difficulties attend the respite break
Click here for more details, brochure and members' booking form

Welcome pack (unavailable to Associate members)

A new member will receive a welcome pack on joining. The welcome pack is tailored to meet members needs with factsheets on a range of topics from war pensions to housing. This information is sent out gradually over the first three months of membership

Counselling (unavailable to Associate members)

Provided by a qualified counsellor, who has over 10 years experience dealing with military PTSD

Legal helpline (unavailable to Associate members)

Linder Myers Solicitors offer a local rate helpline for our members and provide a one off free enquiry and advice on legal issues

For information on joining the NGVFA and the different types of membership available see How to join

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