From serving abroad to supporting at home: Danielle’s journey from the British Army to community care

This Armed Forces Day, we’re incredibly proud to shine a spotlight on one of our incredible responders, Danielle. Her inspiring journey from the British Army to dedicated community care perfectly showcases the invaluable and diverse skills that service personnel bring to civilian life. 

Danielle’s military journey began in the RAF, but a twist of fate in December 1995 led her to transfer to the Royal Logistics Corps in the Army, where she served for 14 years as a Driver Radio Operator. Her initial posting took her to Bosnia on a crucial peacekeeping tour. Over the years, she deployed to Kosovo and Iraq, working alongside units from the 33 Field Hospital, where she honed critical communication skills and fostered exceptional teamwork. 

What Danielle valued most about her time in the military wasn’t just the travel or the operations; it was the unbreakable bond she formed with her fellow soldiers. “The family dynamic, the morale, the teamwork, that’s what stays with you,” she said.  

Eventually, Danielle transitioned from military service to focus on family life, but she found that the shift back to civilian life wasn’t easy. “You go from something so regimented and structured to having to find your way again,” she explained. “You have to change your way of thinking.” 

Before her military service, Danielle worked in a care home, and that desire to support others never left her. This passion led her to Delta Wellbeing. As a dedicated community responder, she now provides vital support to vulnerable people in their moments of need, whether it’s assisting after a fall, responding during a medical crisis, or simply offering comfort and peace of mind. “It felt good to come back to care, but not in the traditional sense. I wanted to make a difference in a more active role,” she said. 

Her military background has equipped Danielle with strengths that are now second nature: staying calm under pressure, communicating, working effectively as part of a team, and always completing tasks properly. “You need empathy, a firm hand, and the ability to adapt your approach. That’s what the Forces taught me.” 

For Danielle, continuing to serve the community is deeply meaningful. “Helping people is enough for me. That’s what it’s all about.” 

Armed Forces Week takes place in June every year, culminating on Armed Forces Day on the last Saturday of the month. It is a chance to show our support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets 

When asked about the significance of this annual event, Danielle reflected on the importance of acknowledging and thanking those who have served, those who are still serving, and especially those who never came home. “It’s about remembrance and being proud of what we did to make life better for people back home.” 

To anyone leaving the Forces and feeling unsure about their next step, Danielle offers a simple yet powerful message: “Just do it. You might not realise it straight away, but those values and that discipline, they stay with you. And you can carry them forward into something just as meaningful.” 

This Armed Forces Week and Armed Forces Day, we’re honoured to recognise Danielle not only for her exemplary service in uniform, but for the continued care and dedication she brings to her role at Delta Wellbeing.

Thank you, Danielle.