St John’s Hospice is proud to be a ‘Veteran Aware’ organisation. Our accreditation involves sharing good practice and linking with local services for the Armed Forces community and raising staff awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Veteran Aware accreditation is in recognition of our commitment to improving care for the armed forces community which includes regular and reservist personnel, veterans, spouses and families.
St John's Hospice holds a Bronze Award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for our work supporting the armed forces community in considing St John’s Hospice as an employer.
All our job vacancies are posted on the national Families Forces Jobs Page.
Are you a member of the Armed Forces community?
If you use any of our hospice services, please let a member of staff know if you are a:
As a Veteran Aware hospice letting a member of staff know if you or your spouse/partner currently serve, or have served, in the UK Armed Forces helps us give you the best support for your care needs.
Explore what the promise by the nation means for you as a veteran or serving member of the Armed Forces.
Discover the help available including nursing, care homes, recover services, financial and social support.
Grants programmes and how to apply for financial support for Members and former members of the British Regular Army.
Support for Warrant Officers and below in the Royal Navy & Royal Marines, and their dependants, in need or distress.
Wide ranging financial support, advice, therapy, social & emotional support for serving and veteran RAF members.
Social support those who have served in the Armed Forces or Emergency Services in the Morecambe, Carnforth and Lancaster area.
Specialist support and treatment, including mental health problems, psychological trauma and substance use.
Connects you with veteran-friendly employers and provides expert support to introduce you to new career opportunities.
Referral service supporting veteran specific supported housing for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Can help you access the right care in the NHS, that providers are aware of your status and specialists in veterans issues.
