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Millions of people are eligible for support from SSAFA Forces Help

Our services reflect the financial, practical and emotional issues people face today and they are freely available to virtually everybody with a Service connection.  Some are more appropriate for those currently serving, some for those who have served and there are those which apply to everybody.  But whatever your status, you can be certain that we will treat your enquiry as confidential and ensure that you are always treated with dignity and respect.

SSAFA Clients

Can we help you or someone you know?

You and your immediate dependants are eligible for our help if:

  • You are currently serving
  • You have served one paid day’s service in any of our Armed Forces
  • You have completed one year’s service in the Reserve Forces, one day’s service on operations or you have done National Service
  • You served one paid day in the Mercantile Marine including the Korea, Suez, Falklands and Gulf operations
  • You have completed one year’s service in the Association’s Nursing and Welfare Service
  • As a UK citizen, you have received one day’s pay whilst stationed overseas as part of the Armed Forces and for a period ending no more than six months after your return to the UK

If you think that you’re not eligible for our help, you can still call us. We are happy to advise you and can give you guidance on who else you could approach.


Dependants

The definition of an immediate dependant includes anybody, regardless of age who is clearly dependant on the eligible person.  The following are all classed as eligible dependants; Husbands, Wives, Former Spouses, Widows, Widowers, Children and Partners (including same sex partners) where residency and stability can be demonstrated.

Children are defined as being under the age of 18; or over the age of 18 but in full time education without being classed as a mature student; or over the age of 18, but mentally or physically and learning disabled and dependent on the eligible person.

Want to talk to SSAFA?

You can contact us by email or telephone

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