Armed Forces
Networking and training
There are many opportunities for Armed Forces welfare professionals and service charity staff to learn more about the range of services offered by Hampshire County Council which can support the Armed Forces community.
If you are interested in learning more about our services or getting to know the staff involved check out the options below
Learning and Networking event hosted by Hampshire County Council
The event on June 20th brought together over 100 delegates from the County and District Councils, Health, Probation colleagues, support providers and service welfare agencies. The event aimed to :
- develop awareness and understanding of the issues for the armed forces community
- provide an overview of the services delivered by the statutory sector
- promote networking opportunities
See the presentations:
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Doing right by our service veterans
187kb - Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee
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Personal support 426kb - Army Welfare Service
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Working together to support the Armed Forces 389kb - Hampshire County Council
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Military and Veterans - A Local NHS Commissioning Perspective 192kb - NHS
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RAF Community Support 3mb - RAF
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The Veterans Welfare Service 180kb - SPVA
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Community development needs of RN and RM personnel and their families 2mb - Royal Navy
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Naval Personal and Families Service & Royal Marine Welfare 2mb - Nathan Ditton, Team Manager Social Work Team
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Domestic abuse
Hampshire Domestic Abuse forum website
This website is run by the Hampshire Domestic Abuse Forum (HDAF), which is a group of organisations and agencies in Hampshire that work together to help and support people who are experiencing domestic abuse.
The Hampshire Domestic Abuse Forum and some partner agencies offer a range of training to public agency and voluntary sector professionals working within the domestic abuse field.
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Substance misuse
Hampshire DAATDrug and Alcohol Reference Groups (DARG)
These are local forums for professionals, practitioners and others concerned with tackling substance misuse issues in their local area. They may consist of local staff from providers, housing groups, neighbourhood police officers, education, employment services, etc, who all have a interest in sharing ideas and seeking solutions to local problems. They are linked in to local community safety partnerships and are supported directly by Hampshire DAAT.
Across Hampshire there are 9 Drug and Alcohol Reference Groups (DARG), which support the local implementation of DAAT priorities and plans, in line with the themes of the National Drugs Strategy.
DAAT information leaflet
267kb
Hampshire DAAT also provides a basic substance misuse e-learning package which is available to anyone seeking to improve their knowledge.
Contact : jeremy.down@hants.gov.uk
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Mental health
Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)
WRAP is a self-directed approach to mental health recovery which has helped many people gain more control over their well-being. It is strongly supported by the NHS in Hampshire and is intended to help people plan for themselves how best to maintain wellness, reduce and better manage periods of illness.
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) resources including books and DVD's for veterans and people in the Military
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Housing related support from Supporting People
Supporting People website
This is a Government funded programme that offers vulnerable people the housing related support they need to live independently.
The team run various groups which offer useful networking opportunities.
Learn more about Supporting People services and meet providers at one of the local District Inclusive Forums which meet quarterly.
Contact the Supporting People team
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Voluntary Sector in Hampshire
Hampshire CVS network
Across Hampshire there are 11 district level Councils for Voluntary Service (CVS) and the Hampshire-wide CVS Community Action Hampshire (CAH). CAH is also a Rural Community Council, supporting and enabling initiatives in rural communities. All members are charities and members of the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action.
The five primary functions of a CVS are:
- Services and support to local voluntary and community organisations (VCOs), for example providing funding information, support with applications and training.
- Liaison between VCOs and other agencies/ partnerships
- Representation, for example, representing the views of the VCOs on strategic issues
- Development work, for example, strengthening VCOs
- Strategic partnerships, for example, contributing to the development of sustainable community strategies
- Hampshire CVS Network
- Training Opportunities with Hampshire CVS Network
- Training Opportunities with Community Action Fareham
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