Glasgow's Helping Heroes

20/08/2026

Finding employment in Civvy Street is tough! How do you transfer your military skills? Royal British Veterans Enterprise Lifeworks programme can help!

Where: Glasgow.
When: 7-10 September.

Lifeworks offer a 4-day career course with all course costs included. Transport, accommodation, and meals are also covered by funding.

For further information and to book, please visit:

The Lifeworks course is tailored to suit ex-military personnel and the families of those currently serving, specifically designed to help those in need, transition from their military surroundings to achieving their goals in the civilian job market. Whether the attendee has left the armed forces rec...

19/08/2026

Always a pleasure to welcome fellow SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity teams to the Glasgow's Helping Heroes office! A huge thank you to the lovely Learning & Development Team and Volunteer Development Team for taking the time to visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon! 💙

15/08/2026

Going into higher education?

Our in-house CAB adviser can support with, council tax exemptions,
SAAS funding and more.

Book an appointment: 0141 488 3652
Visit our website: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/glasgow-helping-heroes/

14/08/2026

Having issues with your property?

The Glasgow's Helping Heroes Housing Team is here to support you!

Book an appointment: 0141 488 3652
Visit our website: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/glasgow-helping-heroes/

14/08/2026

RESOLVE Workshop: Mental Health with Al 🌿

The RESOLVE Project supports families of veterans to build confidence, develop new skills, and feel better equipped to cope with everyday challenges — in a way that feels steady, understanding, and supported.

Next session is next Thursday Aug 20th at 1pm 🌿

10/08/2026

"Say You Served - It only takes a moment, costs nothing, and could help you access bespoke support and services. "

With only 13,000 of Scotland's 172,000 veterans currently recorded as veterans on their GP records, it is clear many former members of the Armed Forces may be missing opportunities to access the support and services available to them.

The next time you contact your GP surgery please advise the reception team that you served in the Armed Forces

This will help to ensure no veteran misses out simply because their service has not been recorded.

Say you served

SCOTLAND'S VETERANS, WE NEED YOUR HELP

According to Scotland's 2022 Census, there are 172,000 veterans living in Scotland but only 13,000 are currently identified as veterans on GP IT systems.

We're asking veterans across Scotland to help change that.

If you have served in the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, Reserves, or National Service, please:

✅ Comment "I SERVED" below.
✅ Check that your GP knows you're a veteran.
✅ Share this post so more veterans see it.

Being identified as a veteran can help ensure your GP is aware of your service and can connect you with veteran-specific support when appropriate. Let's show the strength of Scotland's veteran community and help make sure every veteran is recognised.

If you served, proudly comment "I SERVED" below.

Together, let's reach veterans in every town, village and community across Scotland.

07/08/2026

We're delighted to announce that our Quiet Cuppa is back!

Join us at the Civic Centre in Helensburgh for a relaxed morning meet-up on Monday, Aug 17th for partners of serving Navy personnel. Enjoy a free coffee, a friendly chat, and the chance to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of service life. ☕️

30/07/2026

Our office will be closed for the Summer Bank Holiday on Monday, 3 August, and will reopen as usual on Tuesday, 4 August.

If you need emergency support for your mental or physical health, please contact your GP or call 999.

If you are currently experiencing homelessness, please contact Glasgow City Council Homelessness Services on 0800 838 502. You can also contact Op Fortitude on 0800 952 0774.

30/07/2026

GHH at Family Day at Drumfork Community Centre! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall to chat and get involved with our crafts. It was such a successful day!

A huge thank you to Drumfork Community Centre for organising such a fantastic event. We loved being part of it and meeting so many local families and organisations💙😊

29/07/2026

Celebrating oor Sophia! 🥰

We're so proud of our Senior Support and Wellbeing Advisor, Sophia, who has received one of SSAFA's highest honours in recognition of her exceptional commitment to Glasgow's Helping Heroes (GHH) and the people we work with.

Named after SSAFA's founder, Sir James Gildea, the Global Gildea Awards are presented just once a year and celebrate outstanding contribution to SSAFA’s activities and values.

Sophia works directly with veterans and Forces families in Glasgow facing challenges including homelessness, mental health issues, debt, addiction, and family breakdown. Her leadership helps secure vital financial assistance for members of the Armed Forces community in their time of need - because no one should ever battle alone.

Sophia said: "I'm proud and grateful to have been recognised, and to be part of such a great team. This award would never have been possible without support from my line manager and the people I work with."