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What is the resource hub?

The Help for Heroes Resource Hub is your go‑to space for trustworthy, practical guidance created with veterans and their families in mind. Whether you’re navigating life after service, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for reliable information, this hub brings everything together in one place.

Here, you’ll find advice on the issues that matter most — from health and mental wellbeing to skills, employment, finances, and community connection. Each resource is designed to help you understand your options, build confidence, and take positive steps forward at your own pace.

What topics do you cover?

Through our Resource Hub, you’ll be able to explore a growing range of topics shaped by the real experiences of veterans and their families. These include -

Each section is designed to be easy to understand, easy to use, and easy to return to whenever you need it.

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Finance and benefits
Mental health
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Grants Finance

How To Apply for Financial Grants for Energy Costs

How to get help with your energy costs using a grant

Veterans clinical services Physical health Movement

Managing and recovering from physical injuries

Mental Health PTSD Recovery College

How Does Community Improve Mental Health?

Veterans Railcard

Find out everything you need to know about a veteran's railcard, including the benefits of having one and how to get one.

Grants Finance

Veterans and disability benefits - what can you claim

Find out what veteran and disability benefits are offered, and how to apply.

Self-help guides Friends and family

Transitioning to Civilian Life

Discover what struggles veterans face when transitioning to civilian life, and the support available to help

Finance Armed Forces Independence Payment

The armed forces independence payment

Find out what the Armed Forces Independence Payment is, who is eligible, what the limitations are, and how to claim it.

Friends and family

Support available to children of veterans

Understanding the challenges sometimes faced by children of veterans

Physical health Chronic Pain Pain Wellbeing

Mobility aids and how they can help with pain

Learn about different types of mobility aids and how they can help with pain, including chronic pain.

USEFUL LINKS

Recovery College

Find ways to live a healthy, purposeful and secure life with our free online group courses and self-help guides. Including tools, tips and strategies to help improve and manage your wellbeing.

Get Help

If you need support, we can help. No matter where, when or for how long you served, we’re here to support you and your family.

Support for Ex-Service women

At Help for Heroes, we understand that your military experiences are unique. Over half of our staff who’ve served are ex-servicewomen.

Family support

When a parent or carer's life has been affected by military service, it can affect the whole family. Find out how our Case Managers can help.

In Your Community

Join our exciting and varied programme of inclusive sporting and social activities in your area, you can connect with your community, other local veterans and their families.

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