‘Life Transitions: What can be learnt across sectors to better support individuals when they undergo a life transition?’
In November 2016, FiMT partnered with St George’s House to deliver a consultation to explore how transition is approached and managed in different settings and sectors. These are examined from three different perspectives: the individual experiencing the change; the network of family and friends around the individual; and wider societal stakeholders.
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Read more***SAVE THE DATE*** Tuesday 16th May 2017 – 13.30 to 17.45
Psychological wellbeing of UK veterans after wars
***Professor Edgar Jones shares new research findings***
Read moreHer Majesty The Queen will unveil a new memorial in Victoria Embankment Gardens, Westminster, at a service on Thursday 9 March
The memorial honours both the UK Armed Forces and civilians who served their country in the Gulf region, Iraq and Afghanistan, and who supported them back home, from 1990-2015.
Read moreThe Royal British Legion’s Pop In centre in Lowestoft, Suffolk, were crowned winners of the Armed services award at the annual Stars of Suffolk awards in November.
Read moreAt the British Grenadier, Military Road, Colchester on Saturday 4 March 2017 12:00 – 21:00. There are prizes for the top 5 scorers include meals for 2 at various eateries in and around the town.
Read moreThe Future Accommodation Model (FAM) survey results have now been published. These will be used as part of the on-going policy development for the FAM, which will combine the survey with other results (e.g. the single Service Families Federations’ surveys) and Focus Group findings to refine the accommodation offer based on your feedback.
Read moreThe NFF was delighted to host Welfare Minister, Caroline Nokes MP, at their offices last week to meet some Naval spouses and hear about what life is like. The Minister is now addressing issues which were raised
Read moreCharity thoughts from Robin Bacon, Chief of Staff, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity
Back in 1946, when Field Marshal Montgomery launched the Charity’s first ever public appeal, all he asked was for everyone to give one Shilling – around £3.50 in today’s money. This fundraising ask was quite simple; donate some money and help the Charity.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
