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15 November 2017

British Nuclear Tests Veterans Association

Families, Funding, Grants, Remembrance, Welfare

BNTVA 2018 – Trip to Christmas Island – 60th Anniversary Memorial Commemoration Ceremony

The BNTVA are organising a return to Christmas Island in 2018 for any veteran who would like to return to the Island to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the largest Nuclear bomb that was detonated on the Island on 28th April 1958.

We are asking other military charities to sponsor a veteran or their family to return to the island.
The operation was a tri-force operation, with Army, Navy and RAF personnel involved. The return will include a dedication of a new memorial on the island to the veterans who gave so much to ensure that the UK was a Nuclear power.

14 November 2017

Forces Children Scotland (Royal Caledonian Trust)

Armed Forces, Children, Education, Families, Welfare

Wellbeing of Scotland’s Armed Forces children & young people is top of conference agenda

The wellbeing of Scotland’s Armed Forces children and young people was top of the agenda at a major conference at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh last week.

Approximately 150 education professionals, members of the armed forces community, MOD, policy makers, local authority representatives and family support organisations attended the conference, which was hosted and organised by Scotland’s Armed Forces children’s charity, the Royal Caledonian Education Trust (RCET).

The theme for the ‘Building Brighter Futures Together’ Conference was wellbeing of the child, not just for attainment, but inspiring positive destinations in Armed Forces children and young people.

14 November 2017

Forces Pension Society

Campaign, Children, Employment, Families, finances, Serving, Transition, Veterans

Another BIG success for the Forces Pension Society

In yet another significant campaigning triumph the Society has successfully argued the case for reinstating the “Short-Term Family Pension”.

The Short-Term Family Pension is a special payment made immediately following bereavement under the 1975 scheme – the widow or widower or civil partner will continue to receive pensionable pay (or full pension, if in payment) for three or six months following the death of the scheme member. This has always been seen as a way of providing short-term financial support at a very difficult time.

13 November 2017

Ministry of Defence

Army, Children, Employment, Families, Health, Housing, Marines, Navy, RAF, Resettlement, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans, Welfare

November 2017 – Service Leavers Guide

The service leavers guide offers information and advice prior to and after leaving regular service.

The guide contains information about armed forces pensions, resettlement, reserve liability and support from charitable organisations.

13 November 2017

Scotty’s Little Soldiers

Children, Christmas, Events, Families, fundraising, Serving, Welfare

Don your favourite bobble hat for the children of our fallen heroes this Christmas!

Armed Forces children’s charity, Scotty’s Little Soldiers, is calling on people across the UK to get their hats on for charity this Christmas and support the children our fallen heroes left behind.

Scotty’s Bobble Hat Day will take place on Friday 8th December, and the charity is asking people of all ages to make a big difference to a bereaved child this Christmas, by making just a small donation.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers was set up in 2010 by war widow Nikki Scott following the death of her husband and father to her two children, Corporal Lee Scott.

10 November 2017

SSAFA

Children, Education, Employment, Families, Gurkha, Veterans, Welfare

New Gurkha Services team up and running

The new team managing the Gurkha Services project at SSAFA is now in place. The initiative is funded by money from the Libor banking fines. Their aim is to work with all SSAFA local branches and divisions, where there is a Gurkha community, to share best practice and useful information and provide relevant training – ultimately to improve the provisions in place for Gurkhas and their families.

More information: According to the Gurkha Welfare Trust, there are an estimated 12,794 retired Gurkha’s settled in the UK with their families. Our experience shows that Gurkha veterans have complex needs, including many who are elderly and infirm with low literacy levels.

10 November 2017

SSAFA

Events, Families, Remembrance, Scotland, Veterans, Welfare

Wednesday 6 December – Perth Christmas Concert

St John’s Kirk of Perth will be getting into the Christmas spirit by holding a concert on Wednesday 6 December to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

More information: Performers will include the Kirk Choir and Organist, the Military Wives Choir from Leuchars base in Fife, an Ensemble of the Highland Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, well-known Olivier award winning actress Lesley Mackie, as well as local dignitaries, including Brigadier Mel Jameson CBE- the Lord Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, and Branch President, the local Regiment -51st Highland, 7th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland, the Black Watch Association and many SSAFA volunteers.

10 November 2017

Officers' Association

Families, Officers, Remembrance, Veterans, Welfare

Officers’ Association – Why the Poppy Appeal Matters

Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Fiona Jackson, OA Career Consultant, reflects on what the Poppy Appeal means to her.

What does Remembrance Sunday mean to you?
Remembrance Sunday is a time for deep personal reflection. I always think of my father first, who fought in the 8th Army (The Desert Rats) in the Second World War. I then remember everyone killed in conflict, and it is the Passchendaele centenary so I will focus on the casualties of that battle. Finally, as a former Army officer, I remember everyone I served with, especially those who gave their lives to their country.

10 November 2017

Royal Air Force Families Federation

Children, Families, RAF, Royal Air Force, Transition, Welfare

Royal Air Force Families Federation – Weekly Newsletter

Follow this link to all the latest news from the RAF Families Federation.

10 November 2017

Defence Medical Welfare Service

Charity News, Families, Launch, Serving, Veterans, website, Welfare

DMWS – Welcome to our new website!

DMWS is constantly evolving to meet new needs and requirements. Our reach now extends to new beneficiaries in the Veteran’s community, the Police, the Probation Service and the NHS. The move to support the wider emergency services is part of our planned diversification to continue our mission to support those who put themselves in harm’s way for the Nation.

We are proud to announce the release of our newly redesigned website that reflects all of our new projects.

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