Merchant Navy Captain appointed Patron of VOS
Merchant Navy Captain is appointed as Veterans Outreach Support’s first Patron, on Merchant Navy Day 2025 Making waves at Veterans Outreach Support, Captain Louise Sara MNM, Fleet Captain and Director of Maritime Standards at Carnival UK, has been appointed as VOS’s first patron, recognising the charity’s strong links with those who have served under the ‘Red Duster’. […]
John Burch, Ex-Merchant Navy Seafarer talks to us on Merchant Navy Day 2025
John Burch is an Ex-Merchant Navy seafarer and VOS member – here he shares his story and commemorates Merchant Navy Day remembering all those who have seafarers who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. “I find that this moment in time, is a time for thought for all the personnel we lost. It is […]
VOS and PTSD Resolution Have Joined Forces to Improve Access to Mental Health Support Across South East England
Veterans Outreach Support VOS and PTSD Resolution have signed a groundbreaking partnership agreement to expand mental health, wellbeing and welfare support networks for veterans, their families and carers across South East England. The partnership is part of the Thrive Together South East Partnership in Mind programme, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. Veterans […]
VOS Veterans Outreach Support gets gold standard for being armed forces-friendly employer!
Veterans Outreach Support VOS is delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) 2025 Gold Award, the highest honour for employers championing the Armed Forces community. VOS is one of a limited number of organisations to have been awarded this prestigious award, which reflects our long-term commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, […]
Alliance for Better Care Joins Thrive Together South East as Key Delivery Partner
Veterans Outreach Support VOS Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) is delighted to announce that the Alliance for Better Care (ABC) has been appointed as one of our main partners in delivering the Thrive Together South East, Partnership in Mind programme. Partnership in Mind, led by Veterans Outreach Support (VOS), is the South East’s regional portfolio across nine counties, under […]
Armed Forces Day 2025 Events for Veterans (Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant, Isle of Wight)
Armed Forces Day is here again – a perfect chance to celebrate and honour the incredible men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. From those currently serving to their families and veterans, it’s an opportunity to show our appreciation for their dedication and sacrifice! Armed Forces Day (AFD) is officially observed on […]
President of Veterans Outreach Support, General Lord David Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB CBE DSO DL appointed to the honorary rank of Field Marshal in the British Army by His Majesty the King
Veterans Outreach Support VOS is incredibly proud to announce our VOS President, General Lord David Richards of Herstmonceux, GCB CBE DSO DL has been honoured by His Majesty the King, who has graciously given the orders to appoint him to the honorary rank of Field Marshal in the British Army, with effect, from Saturday 14th […]
Celebrating excellence – VOS has earned prestigious accreditation!
Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) is incredibly proud to announce that we have received ‘Quality Network for Veterans Mental Health Services (QNVMHS )’ accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists – an amazing achievement for our charity! It is an enormous accomplishment to receive this quality accreditation, which requires robust processes and policies to ensure our VOS […]
Mental Health Week 2025’s theme is ‘Community’ – Rowena talks about joining activities and making friends!
This Mental Health Awareness Week (12th -18th May), the theme is ‘community’ and the impact this has on helping us all take care of our mental health. For many leaving the UK Armed Forces and Merchant Navy services, this is a stressful time in itself! Added to this are the additional stressors of this time, […]
Meet Jim Brown, Royal Marine Veteran and VOS member!
Jim Brown is a Veteran Royal Marine and VOS member based on the Isle of Wight. He made the move to this Island just over a year ago and has since settled in well, thanks to the new friends he has made when visiting the VOS IOW Social Hubs. Here to shares his story about […]
