March 25, 2020

Forces Link will continue to publish information on our social media pages – @ForcesLink Carlisle and Eden – Facebook and Twitter, keeping up to date with how services can be contacted and their offer of service during this period. Our Forces Link Engagement Worker Lucy Lamb is available via email forceslink@cumbriacvs.org.uk and telephone on 01768 800 350, for any enquiries from any of the ex-service community or their families looking for support or from organisations looking to support someone.

Veterans Gateway are continuing to offer support and information 24/7 and can be contacted on: 0808 802 1212
https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/

Combat Stress are continuing to operate a 24 hour helpline for mental health issues, emotional support and advice:0800 138 1619
https://www.combatstress.org.uk/

If in crisis please advise to call The Samaritans:116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/support-and-information/if-youre-having-difficult-time/if-youre-worried-about-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak/

Royal British Legion are still fully operational in their contact centre and can be contacted on:0808 802 8080 (8am-8pm, 7 days a week) or email info@britishlegion.org.ukhttps://www.britishlegion.org.uk/