News

16 October 2018

Scotty’s Little Soldiers

bereavement, Children, Families, fundraiser

Portsmouth Runner Goes All Out in Support of Bereaved Armed Forces Children

30-year-old Security Manager Gary Cannings from Portsmouth is set to take on the Great South Run this coming Sunday (21st), followed by the Hellrunner South challenge on Saturday 24th November.

15 October 2018

SSAFA

adoption, Armed Forces, Families, Support

SSAFA creates animation to celebrate National Adoption Week

SSAFA Adoption Service has provided forever homes to children for over 50 years.

12 October 2018

NHS England

Families, Health, Mental Health, Veterans, Welfare

NHS mental health services for veterans

Mental illness is common and can affect anyone, including serving and ex-members of the armed forces and their families. While some people cope by getting support from their family and friends, or by getting help with other issues in their lives, others need clinical care and treatment, which could be from the NHS, support groups or charities.

Although it’s completely normal to experience anxiety or depression after traumatic events, this can be tough to deal with. Furthermore, the culture of the armed forces can make seeking help for a mental health problem appear difficult.

11 October 2018

SSAFA

Families, Research, Serving

Missed Moments: The Sacrifices made by Forces Families

Aiming to highlight the unique challenges faced by military families, SSAFA surveyed the Forces community past and present on the impact that serving has on family moments.

5 October 2018

Give Us Time

Families, Partnerships, Support

This trip was the break we all needed

We would like to thank Center Parcs again for their donations that allow families the chance to escape the difficulties of everyday life.

5 October 2018

SSAFA

Families, fundraiser, Royal Navy

Four-Year-Old Rory Scullion to Run 1KM in Leg Splints to Raise Money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity

Rory has cerebral palsy and wears knee high splints on both legs – but mum Abbie said he won’t let that hold him back.

4 October 2018

Poppyscotland

Event, Families, Scotland

Poppyscotland to Host Open Event for Armed Forces Families

The open day at its Inverness Welfare Centre in the heart of the Highland capital will highlight the educational support available to families in the North of Scotland as well as offering help in areas such as health, employment, housing and finance.