SFT is proud to support our Armed Forces community. We recognise the unique challenges faced by you and your family members. Here at the Trust, we embrace the role of the Service Charities and work in close collaboration with many of them.
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We are fortunate to have a full-time Welfare Officer from . DMWS is an independent charity providing free medical welfare to those who have, and continue to, operate on the frontline. We place trained professional welfare officers in locations throughout the UK to deliver much-needed additional support for those who are on the clinical pathway.
Whether it is a new or pre-existing issue, the service is for the Armed Forces community undergoing treatment for a health-related issue. With a focus on both physical and mental health, our welfare staff can be found in hospitals, veteran hubs, and community outreach programs throughout the UK. The Service aims to ensure no one goes through the worry of injury and illness alone.听
DMWS will also provide 鈥楿nit assist鈥� function to Serving Welfare Departments as required. In line with our pledge to the Armed Forces community, our Welfare Officer will normally visit within 24 hours of receiving a referral, subject to availability.
Our DMWS Welfare Officer can be contacted directly by our staff, or you can contact him via the following methods:
Email: mlong@dmws.org.uk or matt.long@nhs.net
You can contact DMWS on 0800 999 3697 or email referrals@dmws.org.uk or via our PALS department.
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DMWS also acts as the conduit between the Hospital and the service Charities as required.
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Our team is also supported by Veteran Clinical Advisors from Help For Heroes and together with our DMWS Welfare Officer attend Community drop in events to support you and your family.
Please click on the dropdown tabs below for further military charity details.
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of 小优短视频 Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
