ARK Armed Forces Hub for Somerset

ARK is delighted to have been chosen by NHS Somerset ICB as one of two Armed Forces Hubs in Somerset, alongside Arc, Taunton.

We work with and support serving personnel, veterans and their families to provide timely and holistic support to those who are in need. We act as a conduit for partner organisations to offer multiple areas of support, whether financial, physical, emotional or psychological, but will ensure that the needs of the whole family are considered.

We run AFOS’s (Armed Forces Outreach Services) across the county,  giving local people an opportunity to bring people together to connect and to receive professional advice and support if needed. At these events we bring together a number of services that offer targeted support ie ex forces charities (SSAFA, RBL etc), village agents, solicitors, the DWP, sustainable energy, nhs services, companies breakfast clubs.NHS specialist services, breakfast clubs, companies in the area etc, but most of all they offer an opportunity for social engagement and peer support.

On a wednesday morning from 10am, we host a coffee and breakfast bap session, here at ARK; this provides a regular meeting place and support network for like-minded people, who may be struggling with lack of social connections, purpose or support.