Armed Forces Support Hub

Life After Service – Support for Greater Manchester’s Veterans

As part of Broughton House Veteran Care Village’s commitment to supporting veterans in the community, we have launched the Armed Forces Support Hub. This service is available to all former members of the British Armed Forces and their families across the Greater Manchester area. Whether you’re adjusting to life after service, facing new challenges, or caring for a loved one, we’re here to guide and support you at every stage.
What sets Broughton House Veteran Care Village apart is our Armed Forces Support Hub team—comprising experts with vast clinical and personal experience, all of whom are former and active service members themselves. This includes an Admiral Nurse, a Dementia Care Navigator, and a Veteran’s Complex Care Navigator. Together, our team focuses on addressing the unique needs of the Armed Forces community.
It is important to note that we are not a crisis service but we can direct and support you to the relevant services that you may need.

Our Mission

Our mission is to improve access to support for all veterans in Greater Manchester, ensuring every individual receives the right care and guidance for their specific situation.

How Will We support you

We take a personalised approach to supporting veterans. After receiving a referral, our team will triage and assign the most appropriate team member to conduct a holistic assessment. This comprehensive process evaluates your needs, challenges, and barriers to ensure we understand your unique circumstances.
Broughton House Armed Forces Support Hub - How Will We Support You Diagram

How Our Veterans’ Support Hub Works

For working-age veterans, our Veteran’s Care Navigator will help you set personal goals and access the relevant services for employment, housing, finances, physical health, mental wellbeing, or any other concerns.
For elderly veterans or those dealing with dementia, our Dementia Care Navigator works closely with veterans and their families to ensure they are aware of, and can access, the dementia support services they are entitled to.
Additionally, our Admiral Nurse offers specialist dementia support, helping families manage complex cases of dementia. Supported by Dementia UK, the Admiral Nurse collaborates with our team to deliver the best outcomes for veterans in our community.
The Armed Forces Support Hub at Broughton House Veteran Care Village is proud to be the only service offering a dedicated Admiral Nurse for veterans in Greater Manchester.

Meet Our Team of Veterans and Specialists

Veteran’s Complex Care Navigator

I’ve worked in the NHS for 10 years as an Assistant Practitioner mainly within The Manchester Local Care Organisation, and was the Armed Forces Champion and part of the Veterans Task and Finish group within the Trust. Whilst in the Trust, I helped them become a Veteran Aware hospital and be part of the step into health programme to help veterans gain work in healthcare I am also an Armed Forces reservist as a Combat Medical Technician and have personal experiences of a serving family member being medically discharged from the Forces – I witnessed how they struggled with transitioning into civilian life and the difficulties they faced when trying to access relevant services.  I’m hoping within this role I can bridge that gap where others have struggled and give something back to our Veteran community.
I work with working-age veterans, their families or carers, in Greater Manchester to conduct holistic assessments. Together, we create a tailored support plan to help you meet your personal goals, whether they involve health, employment, or wellbeing.
Contact Sarah Whyte

Admiral Nurse

I’ve worked within the NHS for 8 years as a Mental Health Nurse. I’ve served in the Army Reserves for 7 years and currently enjoy volunteering with a local youth group. My experience includes humanitarian programmes and volunteering in Ukraine. I have a strong military family background, with family members having served in both World Wars and in all major campaigns since. Being able to combine my military career with my nursing career meant that Broughton House Veteran Care Village truly felt like the perfect fit for me!
As an Admiral Nurse, I provide enhanced and specialist dementia support to veterans, carers and their families in Greater Manchester. I also work with statutory services and other organisations to ensure a collaborative approach to supporting veterans with dementia more effectively within the community.
Contact Natasha Eardley-Dutton

Dementia Care Navigator

After serving in the Army for 7 years, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, I am excited to embark on this new role supporting veterans with dementia.
I work closely with our Admiral Nurse to assist veterans with dementia, their families, and carers in accessing the right services. My role is to help signpost individuals to the most relevant support for their needs.
Contact Jason Molloy

Testimonials

“My parents were very impressed by Broughton House and commented on what a lovely atmosphere there was at the coffee morning”

 

“It’s just so nice when someone takes the time and they understand”

“Just to say many thanks for coming to see us this week it was lovely to meet you and to know he’s in good hands and will be well looked after”

Useful Links

Attend our Armed Forces Support Hub Coffee Break - Broughton House