Support for veterans
Offering wellbeing support to ex-service personnel since 1944.
Supporting Veterans Since 1944:
Thistle Foundation has a rich history of supporting veterans. Our mission is to support ex-service people to live independently, surrounded by their families, friends, and belongings.
Personalised Support:
We offer 1:1 self-management support tailored to your unique needs. Our focus is on you as an individual, emphasising your strengths, skills, and tools for managing your wellbeing effectively.
Lifestyle Management Course:
This course is designed to facilitate meaningful changes in various aspects of your life. It incorporates peer support and fostering connections with fellow veterans.
Connection to Specialist Supports:
We have strong connections with other veterans' support organisations. If necessary, we can refer you to specialised services such as housing, benefits guidance, or specialist mental health support.
Physical Activity:
For veterans in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, we provide supported physical activity at the Thistle Gym in our Centre of Wellbeing, promoting physical wellbeing and social interaction.
We are here for you.
We offer remote wellbeing support for current and ex-service members.
Lifestyle Management Course
Week 1 Getting started
Week 2 Sleep
Week 3 The effects of stress and the benefits of relaxation
Week 4 Pacing and energy management
Week 5 Getting active and motivated
Week 6 Pacing and prioritising what’s important
Week 7 Communication skills
Week 8 The mind-body connection
Week 9 Preventing, minimising and recovering from relapse
Week 10 Reflection and forward planning
Throughout there is a focus on reflecting on “what’s been better” and “how have you coped” to raise people’s awareness of their personal skills to make changes, cope and manage difficult life circumstances
Hear from veterans we have supported
“In recent years, I’d felt my motivation starting to go. I was feeling a bit disillusioned.”
Get in touch today.
Contact the Thistle Foundation to access personalised support and explore our services. Let us guide you on your journey to well-being, resilience, and independence.
Self-refer, or ask someone who supports you to refer you, by emailing referrals@thistle.org.uk.
If you choose to email, please state that this is a veterans referral so that you are directed to our veterans practitioner.
Visit Us
Centre of Wellbeing, 13 Queen's Walk, Edinburgh EH16 4EA
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm
Phone
0131 661 3366