While Christmas is a joyous occasion for many, it can be an especially tough time of year for Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families.
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While Christmas is a joyous occasion for many, it can be an especially tough time of year for Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families.
Read moreSSAFA’s Personal Support and Social Work Service (PS&SWS) based at RAF Waddington, alongside their RAF Personal Support and Chaplaincy colleagues, won the “Outstanding Team Achievement Award” at this year’s RAF Waddington Awards.
Read moreThe conference theme for 2025 is ‘Understanding and Supporting the Armed Forces Community in an Evolving World,’ and we are currently seeking submissions from stakeholders across the research, government, and service provision sectors for podium and poster presentations in line with this theme. Those selected for podium presentations will receive one complimentary ticket to the conference.
Read moreThe last FWP Townhall evening update Zoom briefing of 2024 will take place from 18:30-20:00 on Wednesday 18th December 2024, which will include an FWP look back on 2024, a memorial update and the latest plans for the 25th Anniversary of the lifting of the ban celebrations in 2025 for veterans and allies, followed by a campaign update for veterans only.
Read moreNew research released by the Office of National Statistics indicates that almost a third of veterans across the UK are impacted by feelings of loneliness*, with those living with disabilities or long-term health conditions most likely to be affected**.
Read moreTomorrow (Thursday 12 December 2024), a Parliamentary debate on Lord Etherton’s independent review into the treatment of LGBT veterans will take place.
Read moreThe Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland and the Perth Choral Society Choir joined forces for a “Christmas Spectacular”, putting concertgoers in the festive spirit while raising vital funds for the local Armed Forces community.
Read morePrince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, joined over 280 bereaved military children and young people as they came together for a virtual Christmas party hosted by Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.
Read moreForces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has issued a request for expressions of interest (REOI) for a new project to understand the lived experience of Armed Forces children and young people as they transition out of the military and into civilian life.
Read moreVeterans who suffered mistreatment in the armed forces under the “gay ban” are hoping details of a financial redress scheme could finally be revealed to them this week.
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