Armed Forces Outreach Service

Armed Forces Outreach Service (AFOS) is a partnership between local authorities and housing associations in the North East providing a service to the Armed Forces Community.
They offer SSAFA ( Soldiers’, Sailors’, and Airmen’s Families Association) trained staff to help people from the Armed Forces find a home and settle into the community,

They can support with:

• general housing advice such as moving home, homelessness, and rent arrears.
• support with finding employment and training
• signposting and linking to local support services for armed forces veterans
• advice and information on finance, income, benefits and debt

AFOS is a partnership of Durham County Council, Gateshead Council and Newcastle City Council. Gateshead Council are the lead organisation