Videos

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Videos

The DMWS video 2017: We are delighted to present to you our 2017 DMWS official video which encapsulates the difference we make to those who serve when they are on a medical care pathway. Our real-life case studies including a serving member of the Armed Forces, a Veteran and the Police.

A day in the life of a Welfare Officer: Marie Crombie, Scotland	Ex-Forces Action Network: Rick's Story

Interview with Service User admitted to hospital due to addiction issues:	Interview with Service User suffering from PTSD in the Highlands, Scotland:

Interview with Service User admitted to hospital due to addiction issues:	Interview with Service User admitted to hospital due to addiction issues:

Radio Interview:

DMWS CEO, Nicky Murdoch, talks about our service in Cyprus, Germany and the UK with BFBS Radio. We are proud to have made a huge positive impact on the lives of wounded, injured and sick personnel from all three services and their families.

RadioInterview_NickyMurdoch_20170808.mp3

Latest

Grant from Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity helps DMWS to support the Naval community

a substantial grant has been awarded to DMWS to support serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines, Veterans and families who are receiving medical treatment.
Mental Health Awareness Saves Lives

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we share a personal letter sent to our Mental Health First Aid Training Manager, which shows how Awareness around Mental Health can save lives.
The power of collaboration; veterans share their stories of receiving DMWS support

Edinburgh Castle opened its doors to DMWS service users, other beneficiaries and influencers to attend a unique “Caring for those who Serve” Dinner to raise awareness of the Charity.
75 Years On: The Welfare Officers Supporting Veterans in Scotland

Watch the Forces News reports on the support DMWS Welfare Officer Emma Gration provides to older veterans, their family and carers in Ayrshire.

Service user support

We offer practical and emotional support to help people during their most critical time of need. Our medical welfare service ensures that no family goes through the worry of illness alone.
Support to organisations

Apart from the obvious benefits to patients and their families, working with DMWS provides wider advantages to linked organisations and health care providers involved in the individual’s clinical care pathway.
Case Studies

Patients and their families are at the heart of all we do. Our real life case studies illustrate the difference we make to the service users, their family members and healthcare providers when facing difficult challenges.
Testimonials

We are on-hand through some of the most difficult times people face and are touched when we receive thanks. Here are some examples of what people say about us.
Impact Reports

Take a look at our latest impact reports and find out how we make a difference to the patients we support, the NHS, the Armed Forces and the Police.

Vacancies

DMWS are seeking confident self-starters who are compassionate with great inter-personal skills and who can demonstrate a natural empathy for Frontline Services to join the existing team. Currently 71% of our employees are from the Armed Forces community including Reservists. We are a Reservists friendly employer.
Leadership Team

Meet the team responsible for the strategic vision and day-to-day management of the organisation.
Training Events Calendar and BOOK NOW!

DMWS provide a range of courses in Welfare, Mental Health First Aid and Resilience, which can be delivered at clients’ own premises or at our training facilities near Andover.
Who We Are

The St John and Red Cross Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is a registered charity that works for the Ministry of Defence and with other charitable partners to provide practical and emotional support to military personnel, their families and other entitled civilians when they are in hospital, rehabilitation or recovery centres.
About us

We are an independent charity providing help and support to the frontline services during their most critical time of need. For more than 70 years our practical and emotional support has ensured that no family goes through the worry of illness or injury alone.
Level 3 Diploma in Welfare Studies

Our Diploma in Welfare Studies is achievable in just 5 days, for an amazing new price! Bookings are now open for our March courses. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to gain a unique qualification....Find out more here
Trustees

Meet our Trustees and find out a little about them.
Where we work

DMWS has teams in several locations across the UK, Germany and Cyprus supporting the Military Community.
Champions

Our Champions come from varied backgrounds and bring with them a host of experience and skills
Videos

Our video is currently in the Charity Film Awards 2018 and is open to the public vote. Please visit our page to cast your vote! .