Support for the Armed Forces community in Westmorland and Furness has been strengthened with the appointment of a dedicated Welfare Officer based at Furness General Hospital in Barrow.
Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting armed forces veterans from across the area to join Chairman, Cllr Doug Rathbone, for a festive get-together.
Residents across Westmorland and Furness came together on Remembrance Sunday (9 November) to honour the courage, service and sacrifices of our Armed Forces.
Westmorland and Furness Council is proudly displaying the symbolic red poppy to commemorate Remembrance Sunday (9 November) and Armistice Day (11 November).
Westmorland and Furness Council has partnered with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, to offer confidential drop-in sessions for veterans, serving personnel and their families.
Additional emotional and practical support will be offered to Armed Forces families in need through the launch of a new partnership initiative commissioned by Westmorland and Furness Council.
Members of the Armed Forces community and local organisations are being invited to an event focused on improving support and building stronger partnerships.
