Thrive Together Wales

Portfolio lead: Adferiad

Thrive Together Wales continues the work of the Veterans Places, Pathways & People (VPPP) Programme, ensuring that Veterans across Wales receive the support they need. Led by Adferiad, the VPPP portfolio in Wales has supported 12 projects aimed at improving services for Veterans.

Following a consultation with Veterans and service providers, Thrive Together Wales is addressing identified gaps in service delivery. These include the need for modernising and standardising peer mentor services, improving access to mental health support, and providing more family support. Their strategy directly reflects these needs and aims to provide Veterans with the comprehensive support they deserve.

A key focus of their strategic plan is standardising and modernising peer mentoring services. Veterans have consistently emphasised the importance of peer mentoring in navigating post-service life. To address the variations in availability and quality of these services across Wales, Adferiad are collaborating with organisations such as Change Step, Woody’s Lodge, Alabare, VC Gallery, Defence Medical Welfare Service, and Fighting with Pride. Together, they are standardising and expanding mentoring services to ensure that Veterans can access consistent, high-quality support tailored to their specific needs.

Mental health is another crucial area where were addressing needs. In collaboration with Veterans’ NHS Wales (VNHSW), Icarus and Valley Veterans, they are trailing a consolidated wrap-around service. This initiative offers Veterans holistic mental health and support care, ensuring they can access all the necessary support through one streamlined service, not currently available in Wales. The goal is to provide a more integrated and Veteran-specific approach that responds to the unique holistic challenges many Veterans face.

Family support is a key component of the project, and Adferiad are collaborating with TGP Cymru to provide families with the tools and resources they need to assist Veterans in their transition to civilian life. Recognising that family dynamics play a significant role in Veteran’s wellbeing, and through TGP Cymru, This service is offering tailored family support services to strengthen the overall support system around Veterans.

Looking ahead, the Thrive Together Wales programme will continue to collaborate, expand and strengthen the Wales Veterans Network, with aim of ensuring that Veterans and their families receive comprehensive, long-term support across Wales.

Get in touch

For more information, contact info@adferiad.org.