31 March, 2020
The NHS are now producing weekly Coronavirus Updates for the Armed Forces Community, relevant for Service Personnel, Families and Veterans. The most recent version, dated 29 May, is at the link. The NHS has also produced some excellent Coronavirus information aimed at the Armed Forces which is available for all to use and share. […]
The Government is to provide £6m of additional funding to military charities to help them continue with the vital work they are carrying out for the Armed Forces Community during the Coronavirus pandemic. Full details are here.
HeadFIT is a mental health support website designed specifically for people working in Defence, military and civilian. Developed in partnership with The Royal Foundation’s Heads Together, the site is being launched early to help staff deal with the unprecedented circumstances we are currently facing. The site features a range of tools to help manage your […]
Helen Helliwell, Director of Armed Forces Personnel Policy, was recently interviewed by BFBS to talk about the challenges facing Service Personnel and families during Coronavirus and the help that is available. Watch the full interview on Forces.Net.
The NHS are now producing weekly Coronavirus Updates for the Armed Forces Community, relevant for Service Personnel, Families and Veterans. The most recent version, dated 29 May, is at the link. The NHS has also produced some excellent Coronavirus information aimed at the Armed Forces which is available for all to use and share. […]
The service charities are continuing to provide a huge amount of support in the current crises. More details are available at this link Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
Fast cars and the iconic Silverstone ‘Wing’ was the backdrop to a day of networking and career guidance for the UK’s Armed Forces Community. The inaugural Mission Motorsport National Transition Event on 11 February offered the chance for veterans to engage with forces-friendly employers, top brands from across the UK who all recognise the valuable […]
St. Modwen has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment to supporting those who serve, or have served in the military, and their families. The property developer has created a bespoke armed forces career pathway, providing employment opportunities and training courses to inspire members of the armed forces community to join the housebuilding and construction […]
Military veterans will get cut-price train travel to help boost job prospects and bring them closer to family and friends, with a new railcard on sale from Armistice Day, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced this week Available from Armistice Day this year, the railcard will extend discounted train travel to the more than 830,000 veterans […]
The 2019 Armed Forces Covenant Report was published on 20 December. The report outlines how the Government has been fulfilling its responsibility to ensure the military community are not disadvantaged as a result of their service. Key accomplishments for 2018/19 include the creation of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs to co-ordinate and drive government activity to support veterans, the introduction of flexible […]
Lifting equipment manufacturer and service provider, Konecranes Demag UK Limited, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The company has made a commitment to support the Armed Forces community and recognise the contribution to society and business made by serving, reservist and veteran military personnel. As an Armed Forces friendly organisation, Konecranes Demag has pledged to promote a […]
