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Welfare and Support

As well as the rewards and pleasures associated with military life, there are particular demands and challenges that come out of the special nature of life in the Army. The Army recognises this and there are many layers of welfare support available.

Army Welfare Service

Much of the support available to Army personnel and their families is given through the Army Welfare Service (AWS), a professional and confidential welfare support service for servicemen and women and their families, wherever they are located.

The Army Welfare Service has three main tasks: Community Support, Personal Support and HIVE information services.

If you wish to contact the Army Welfare Service please email: AWS-Welfareinformationservice@mod.uk or Telephone on: 01980 615975 or 0800 032 6443.

For details of all HIVEs follow the link in the right-hand panels.

Chaplaincy Support

Chaplaincy support is available for all family members of service personnel and those dealing with casualties. This support is confidential and outside of the Chain of Command.

Chaplains provide support to all regardless of faith and can be contacted via the unit. If you wish to contact a Chaplain please email: epadre@armymail.mod.uk.