Veterans living in Herefordshire will be able to access advice and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to an award-winning digital service.

Big White Wall provides an anonymous online community where members can share experiences and get support, whatever they are going through. There is a library of information and clinical tests. Veterans can also join online courses especially designed for the Armed Forces community, covering everything from depression, stress and anxiety to decreasing drinking, or getting a better night’s sleep. Wall guides are available 24/7 to offer support and keep the community safe.

Veterans can join Big White Wall for free, simply by going to www.bigwhitewall.com and selecting the Armed Forces community sign up option. The service is also available, at no cost, for serving personnel and their families, aged 16 and over.

The online intervention of Big White Wall can support people to have important mental health conversations, without an additional fear of experiencing stigma veterans due to the stigma around mental health issues. 2gether NHS Foundation Trust has partnered with Big White Wall, to offer this service.

Professor Jane Melton, Director of Engagement and Integration for 2gether, said: “Big White Wall has been well-used in other areas of the country, so we’re pleased to be helping launch this very valuable resource in Herefordshire.

“We understand how hard it can be for veterans to talk about their emotional wellbeing and mental health and believe the anonymous and supportive nature of the BWW online community will help overcome these barriers.

“We also hope it will remove some of the stigma around mental health issues, and allow veterans to share their thoughts and feelings, as well as providing them with information and access to further advice and support.”

The service is anonymous, so people can share what’s on their mind without fear of judgment. In addition, it’s available 24/7 so people can get help at any time, day or night.

Big White Wall Herefordshire can be accessed at www.2gether.nhs.uk/bww.