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Veteran Support

Veterans monthly support drop-ins & socials at Sanford House SN 11HE.

The drop-ins offer veterans a safe space to connect, share experiences and access valuable resources in a friendly and supportive environment.

Voluntary Action Swindon has a dedicated Veteran support navigator who will be on hand to provide assistance with any queries or concerns and guide you towards the relevant services.

  • The Veterans Support Drop-in is held every last Tuesdays of the month and is located at Sanford House, Swindon SN1 1HE.
  • the times for the drop-ins are 11:30-14:30. Veterans are welcome to come along, stay for the whole session or just drop in and leave when needed.
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  • During the veteran’s drop-in, there is a selection of complementary refreshments available which are suitable for most dietary requirements.
 

Currently we are delivering a digital skills workshop to Veterans until December 2024.

These sessions have been funded through The Good Thigs Foundation Digital Inclusion Network and are aimed at enhancing your confidence with technology.

  • Whether you’re looking at brushing up your basic computer skills or using your smart device. This course will be covering everything from staying safe online to making the most online. The course is free for all veterans and their families.
  • Spaces are limited so booking is essential. For more information on dates or if you would like to sign up for this course, please contact Katie@vas-swindon.org
  • *No need to bring any IT equipment, this is all provided for your learning.

Veteran Support Events

Past Events

For our upcoming veteran drop in sessions in July, August and September please click on the first image below.

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Want to get involved?

If you would like to get involved in any of the activities that we are providing then please get in touch using the details below.

We are always looking to enhance and develop the support on offer across Swindon so if you have an idea of how we could do this please get in touch.

Please email our Veterans Support Navigator Katie Linstead on Katie@vas-swindon.org. Katie’s working days are Monday – Wednesday 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Outside of these hours please email info@vas-swindon.org or call us on 01793 538398.

Funding Provided By

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We’re proud to be a Silver Award holder of The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. For further information on this scheme you can visit the Ministry of Defence webpage here