We provide vital support for the Armed Forces community
We are here to help members of the Armed Forces community and their families, and we are not going anywhere. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.
Government Support
- Local councils must assist veterans who are legally homeless or at risk within 8 weeks, offering emergency housing, advice, and longer-term accommodation www.gov.uk+1.
- Op Fortitude is a government-backed referral service providing advice and emergency accommodation for veterans in crisis www.gov.uk+1.
- Veterans are often exempt from local connection rules, making it easier to access social housing across the UK The Big Issue.
- Funding initiatives, such as the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme and the Spring Statement allocation of £33 million, support housing and mental health services for veterans
Support Leigh fob can offer
Types of Support Leigh fob can assist you with or Refer you to one of our partners
- Housing and Homelessness Prevention: Temporary housing, tenancy support, and emergency accommodation
- Mental Health and Wellbeing: Counselling, therapy, peer support, and PTSD treatment
- Employment and Skills Training: CV workshops, interview preparation, job matching, and vocational training
- Financial Assistance: Hardship grants, debt advice, budgeting support, and benefits guidance
- Family and Community Support: Relationship counselling, family support services, and community engagement initiatives
Dedicated to Supporting UK Armed Forces Veterans and Their Families
Building a Strong Support Network for UK Veterans
Leigh FOB CIC Veterans Group is committed to improving the lives of UK veterans and their families by offering focused services that promote mental health, wellbeing, and social connection, with special initiatives dedicated to female veterans and Well Women Connections.
Support & Connection
Are you a female veteran of the UK Armed Forces, Regular or Reserves
Our mission is to create a safe and supportive network where members can connect, share experiences, and access resources that address their unique challenges. We aim to offer a range of services, from emotional and professional support to career development opportunities for female veterans through Our Well Women Connections
Women have increasingly participated in armed forces worldwide, yet they remain underrepresented, especially in leadership and combat roles, with ongoing efforts to achieve gender equality
Why Choose Leigh FOB CIC?
We offer personalised support, community activities, and mental health services specifically for UK veterans, focusing on inclusivity and wellbeing.
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Comprehensive Support
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Our services cover mental health, counselling, peer support, and family assistance tailored to veterans’ unique experiences.
Veteran Support
In the UK, support for PTSD is available through national charities, NHS services, helplines, and specialist therapy providers, offering both immediate crisis help and long-term treatment.
Charities like PTSD UK focus on raising awareness and supporting anyone affected, providing details on symptoms, treatments such as EMDR and CBT, and tips for managing PTSD and complex PTSD, along with advice for helping loved ones.
Mind offers in-depth information on PTSD, access to local NHS therapy services, and specialist help for survivors of trauma, sexual violence, childhood abuse
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Female Veteran Focus
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We acknowledge and address the unique challenges faced by female veterans through targeted support and community connections.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nulla euismod condimentum felis vitae efficitur. Sed vel dictum quam, at blandit leo.Leigh Fob coffee mornings support veterans, serving personnel, and their families by sharing welfare advice, employment opportunities, events, military history, and stories that celebrate service.
Together we are strong
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Well Women Connections
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Well Women Connections offers social and mental health support tailored to female veterans and their families.
“A safe space where all women’s voices are heard and their needs addressed”
The Well Women Centre is run by women for women. We aim to provide a quality, ‘needs led’ service providing a trauma informed approach, promoting positive emotional health and wellbeing.
The centre offers a safe ‘women only’ space providing a range of services including one to one and group support to empower women to make positive informed life choices.
The services are open to all women across the borough and young women over 16.
The Centre offers outreach support to primary schools within the borough, to children affected by domestic abuse, using the nationally recognised Freedom Project for children.
Join Our Veteran Support Network Today
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Discover how we can support you or your family with tailored veteran services.
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Leigh FOB CIC gave me a place where I truly felt understood. Their support has been life-changing.
David Carlyon
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As a female , finding Well Women Connections was invaluable—it’s a community that truly gets my experience.
Sharon Farley-Manson
Contact our team to learn about services or get involved with Leigh FOB CIC.
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