The Northern Ireland Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity held a tea party and concert to mark the coronation of King Charles III, raising around £5,500 to help fund its work in the province.
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The Northern Ireland Branch of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity held a tea party and concert to mark the coronation of King Charles III, raising around £5,500 to help fund its work in the province.
Read moreThis survey is being undertaken to help identify research priorities over the next five years.
Read moreA new research project exploring the risk of suicide in veterans in Northern Ireland has received £130,000 from Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT).
Read moreGeorge Chesney of Ballymena in Co. Antrim has created a novel fundraiser for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity: The Wellington Trail.
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The Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme opened for applications on 31 August 2021.
Read moreThis new project aims to affirm community, reduce social isolation and improve mental-wellbeing within the veteran community in Northern Ireland.
Read moreThe Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis MP has today announced the appointment of Danny Kinahan as the first Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland.
Read moreA commemorative event to mark the 50th anniversary of the start of Operation Banner in Northern Ireland will be held at the National Memorial Arboretum on 14 August.
Read moreIn light of the first of a number of new inquest in Northern Ireland, it is timely to remind members of the help provided to veterans involved in operational legacy investigations and inquests.
Read moreAttitudes of the people of Northern Ireland towards current and former UK Armed Forces personnel have been revealed for the first time in a report released this week, titled ‘Public Attitudes to the UK Armed Forces in Northern Ireland’.
The Forces in Mind Trust funded an additional set of questions in the Northern Ireland Life and Times survey (NILT) and results were collated in a report produced by researchers from Ulster University.
42% of the NI population reporting a high/very high opinion of the UK Armed Forces today versus 12% having a low/very low opinion.
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