If you live in Bracknell Forest and are an armed forces veteran or serving personnel, you may find the resources on this page helpful.
Armed services personnel covers:
- members of the armed forces and former service personnel
- bereaved spouses and civil partners of members of the armed forces
- serving or former members of the reserve forces
Bracknell Forest Community Covenant
Find out about the Bracknell Forest Community Covenant, which includes the Ministry of Defence Covenant Grant Fund.
Housing
If you need local housing, there are arrangements which mean that you could be included on the housing list even if you don’t meet the usual criteria. You can find out more from the BFC my choices website.
If you want to buy a home, there is a government backed help to buy scheme.
Education
If you are a service family moving into the area and need help to find a school place for your child, please get in touch by:
- email: school.admissions@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- phone: 01344 354023
Health and wellbeing
The following places offer health and wellbeing support:
- NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board
- Bracknell Forest Public Health Portal
- Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust support for Veterans
- NHS healthcare for armed services
Jobs
If you are leaving the armed services, you can find help and advice from the Careers Transition Partnership.
We are proud to have been awarded silver status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in 2024. This achievement recognises our commitment and support to our armed forces communities.
Shops and restaurants
Many shops and restaurants offer discounts to armed forces personnel. To find out how to get a Defence Privilege Card, visit the Defence Discount Service website.
More support
You may also find the following resources helpful:
- Army Families Federation
- Armed Forces Veterans Hub - Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
- British Forces Resettlement Services
- Royal Air Forces Association
- Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association
Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion (RBL) offer support for veterans. For more information:
- visit the Royal British Legion website
- email info@britishlegion.org.uk
- visit the RBL Facebook page
Welfare issues are no longer dealt with at RBL branch level. A national RBL helpline is available for assistance. The phone number is 0808 8028080.