Op NOVA
Op NOVA is delivered by the Forces Employment Charity and commissioned by the NHS. The service helps veterans who are in contact with the justice system by providing emotional and practical support, enabling veterans to access specialist support in areas such as health, housing and employment. The support is available pre and post custody across all of England.
The service supports veterans who have self-referred or been referred by specialist police teams or other statutory organisations.
Upon receiving a referral, Op NOVA caseworkers undertake a needs assessment to establish what support is required by the individual, followed by practical support offered through a network of partners and local charities. Op NOVA caseworkers understand the experiences of ex-Service personnel both during and after their military careers – empathy which gives veterans the strength they need to make changes to their lives and access support through health and specialist services.
Who can use this service?
How are services delivered?
Anyone who has served at least one day in the UK Armed Forces is eligible for support from Op NOVA.
Face to face and over the phone by a designated caseworker.
opnova@forcesemployment.org.uk
0800 917 7299
Op NOVA First Floor, Mountbarrow House 12 Elizabeth Street
London
SW1W 9RB
