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)
- A freephone number for members to ring during office hours.
Fact sheets and guides
- We produce fact sheets and guidance booklets on a wide range of relevant topics for our members.
The Oasis Times
Website members only area
- Members are provided with personal login details giving them access to fact sheets, information booklets, current newsletters and more
Facebook
- We have a Facebook presence to help keep members and the public in touch with each other and with the charity. Friends receive updates on upcoming events, and find out about veterans news
- https://www.facebook.com/ngvfa.ngvfa
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 referrals
- For those veterans who feel they would benefit from counselling, we can make a referral to a counselling service on your behalf. Please contact the office if you require this service.
For information on joining the NGVFA and the different types of membership available see How to join