England to get a Veterans' Commissioner – thanks to campaign by Royal British Legion
The Office for Veterans' Affairs is now recruiting for the new role.
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Forces Charities Former commander of Britannia Royal Naval College passes away after short illness
Graham Robinson served in the Royal Navy for 35 years and was a major figure in the Armed Forces sporting community, also working for BFBS.
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WWII Military personnel carry Plymouth WWII bomb out to sea for detonation
The evacuation of residents in Plymouth around where an unexploded bomb was found is one of the largest of its kind since the Second World ...
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Military Life Two-year-old hospitalised due to damp and mouldy military home, service family say
The Chief of Defence People offers to personally intervene after the little girl became ill while living in service accommodation.
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History COVID: Yeoman Warders Resume Guided Tours At Tower Of London
Restrictions on social contact amid the coronavirus pandemic have been eased in England.
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Tri-Service Defence Committee Quizzes Mariette Hughes, MOD Candidate For Forces Ombudsman Role
Currently acting chief ombudsman, Mariette Hughes is the Ministry of Defence’s preferred candidate to take over the role in January.
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Veterans New Initiative Aims To Stop Veterans Becoming Trapped In 'Cycle Of Criminality'
While the majority of those leaving the military transition successfully into civilian life, a small number of veterans can face challenges.
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Live Events A Double Whammy Morale Boost For Bovington Armour Centre
Giving back to soldiers and families pre and post-deployment at Allenby Barracks
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Forces Charities Armed Forces Charities: Apply for Our 2019 Big Salute Grants
BFBS Big Salute Grant Applications Are Now Open – Deadline July 31
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Events Forces Wives To Summit The World's Highest Volcano On International Women's Day
A team of military spouses from Forces Wives Challenge are ascending the highest volcano in the world, in aid of The Royal British Legion
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Veterans Meet The PTSD Assistance Dog Making The Daily Commute Possible
Ziggy can predict when his owner is going to struggle by sensing changes in his body’s chemistry.
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Veterans Veterans Wait Four Years Before Asking For Mental Health Help
Former service personnel are waiting too long before seeking help with mental health issues
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England (Welfare) New Study To Assess Support Available To Military Families Commissioned By Defence Secretary
The review will analyse the different experiences of service family members, focusing on housing, education, and employment for partners.
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Women MOD Figures Show Women In Military More Likely Than Men To Self-Harm
According to the data, 5.4 females per 1,000 record deliberate self-harm events, compared to 2.9 males.
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Live Events CSE Returns To Colchester: “For Those Few Hours I Forgot My Worries"
Forces Live Events (CSE) has returned to Colchester to put on its annual beneficiary show for wounded, injured and sick service personnel.
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News Support Service Launched For Forces Families Affected By Suicide
SSAFA has set up a new support group for military families dealing with the aftermath of suicide.