Contact:
01722 323 955 or info@gwt.org.uk
Welfare Advice:
Salisbury 01722 343 111, Aldershot 01252 329 460 or gurkhawelfare@gwt.org.uk
Gurkha Welfare Advice Centre UK
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Gurkha Welfare Advice Centres
Who we are
Gurkha Welfare Advice Centre UK is a joint operation between The Gurkha Welfare Trust, the leading Gurkha charity, and the Brigade of Gurkhas. It was established in 2009 to support retired Gurkhas and widows seeking settlement in the UK.
Since their inception, our Gurkha Welfare Advice Centres (GWAC) in Salisbury and Aldershot have helped thousands of retired Gurkhas to successfully settle in the UK. Our teams work closely with government bodies and service charities such as SSAFA, the RBL and the ABF, who are committed to supporting Army veterans.
Managed by retired Gurkha officers, the two offices are ideally placed to impart advice and help tailored to the elderly retired Gurkhas and widows coming to settle in the UK, who might otherwise lack the necessary language skills to access the welfare state.
Whether it be for accessing living expense grants or eligible state benefits, seeking employment or simply general advice on life in the UK, the GWACs play a vital role in helping those in need.
Our Mission
To assist in the coordination of benevolence and welfare for retired Gurkhas in the UK, working closely with government departments, service charities and other agencies, in order to support those in need.
How we can help
Our Role
• We aim to be the focus for all retired Gurkhas in the UK who need welfare support and to provide an immediate source of advice and counsel.
• We assist individuals arriving in the UK under the settlement arrangements so that they are able to claim their statutory entitlements.
• We complement and support other service charities as they deliver welfare support to retired Gurkhas in the UK and coordinate their work where necessary.
• We provide an outreach facility to Gurkha communities and local government agencies involved in the provision of welfare and other support to Gurkha veterans
Help and Advice
• We handle welfare-related enquiries, including the provision of advice and conducting outreach surgeries
• We liaise with service charities, employment agencies, Government departments, local authorities and other organisations to ensure veterans receive the support they need.
• We help advise individuals on how to obtain their National Insurance number.
• We provide advice and information on statutory state benefits, namely:
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• Pension Credit |
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• We work with the Gurkha Veterans Advice Centres (GVACs) and BGN Veteran Services to help ex- Gurkha veterans residing in the UK on the following:
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• Kindred Roll amendment |
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Contact us
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Gurkha Advice Centre Salisbury 2nd Floor, Cross Keys House Tel: 01722 343111 |
Gurkha Advice Centre Aldershot 1st Floor Tel: 01252 329460 |
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Email Address: gurkhawelfare@gwt.org.uk
Area of Responsibility: GWAC Aldershot covers Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire, and GWAC Salisbury covers the rest of the UK.
Feedback/Complaints
Please click here to give your feedback. Please download the form and email it to the address above once completed.
Opening Hours for Both Offices
Monday to Friday 0830 – 1700, closed for lunch 1230 – 1330 (Closed on Bank Holidays)
The Team
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GWAC Salisbury (GWT) Mr Nirmal Gurung – Head of Gurkha Welfare Mrs Pushpa Wheeler – Assistant Head of Gurkha Welfare Miss Anju Gurung – Gurkha Welfare Advisor Mr Khem Thapa – Gurkha Welfare Advisor Miss Rii Bura – Gurkha Welfare Advisor Mr Naresh Thapa – Gurkha Welfare Advisor Mrs Malina Thapa – Gurkha Welfare Advisor Mr Gunja Shah – Gurkha Welfare Advisor Miss Raila Rai – Gurkha Welfare Advisor Mr Amritman Gurung – Gurkha Welfare Advisor Mr Pratik Gurung – Gurkha Welfare Advisor Mrs Saira Magar – Receptionist |
GWAC Aldershot (MOD – HQBG)
Mr Mahendra Limbu MBE (MOD CS) – Brigade Welfare Officer Mr Tul Bahadur Gurung (MOD CS) – Assistant Brigade Welfare Officer 1 x MOD CS Vacant post – Assistant Gurkha Welfare Advisor GWT Reinforcements 4 X Gurkha Welfare Advisors – Monthly rotation 1 x Receptionist – Permanent
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