About Us

For over 90 years Combat Stress, the Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society, has been providing bespoke mental health support to Veterans whose difficulties stem from their Naval or Military Service.

With the high operational tempo of the Armed Forces over the last 20 years, Combat Stress is being approached by more and more Veterans who are seeking our help: since 2005 we have seen a 72% increase in new referrals.

In response to this rapid increase and changes in the way in which national health will be delivered in the future, we have a major change programme underway. This will better meet the needs of our patients, allow us to react more quickly and consistently, and compliment the NHS. The aim being to provide better outcomes while meeting the growing demand.

For many of our patients Combat Stress is quite literally a lifeline. A beacon of hope and safety where they can get professional support from people who understand, often from personal experience, the impact that serving their country in the Armed Forces can really have.

We are indebted to all of our donors and supporters for their sustained and generous contribution to our success. Demand is constantly developing as the stresses on our people and the ways in which society manages mental health change.

We ask for your help so that we can provide good support, care and clinical treatment to those brave men and women who need it, so we can again give them the chance to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

With very best wishes,

Andrew

Commodore Andrew Cameron
Chief Executive
Combat Stress