Welfare requests and Transition for those facing Medical Discharge
Applications for assistance from serving members of the Regiment and their families should be made via Unit Welfare Officers, who will contact the RHQ PARA Welfare Cell if required.
Veterans with welfare needs should contact The Royal British Legion, SSAFA or The Officers’ Association. These organisations have case workers who can assist you promptly and professionally and will approach RHQ on your behalf, if appropriate. For details on how to contact them please go to the Contact us page.
Those who are facing medical discharge through either the Wounded Injured & Sick (WIS) or RECU routes should make an appointment with the Regimental Welfare Officer as early as possible in the discharge process to ensure that they receive the maximum benefits available to them during transition. Appointments should be made via Unit WIS staff or Unit Welfare Officers but can be made direct on (01206) 817103 during periods of leave or when Battalions are deployed.
We may be able to book you on a Lifeworks course in conjunction with TRBL Village in Kent. This is a one week residential course designed to help with CV skills, interview techniques and transition advice. This is only available for those facing medical discharge.
There is help available from a number of sources and those soldiers, veterans or family members who have been affected by injury or loss are encouraged to contact the Regimental Welfare Officer to see what assistance may be given.