A blind veteran from Stanmer Heights and a local befriender from near the Marina have struck up a beautiful friendship during the Covid-19 pandemic, while Blind Veterans UK’s training and rehabilitation centre has been closed to day visitors.
Read moreA support service launched by a group of charities in 2010 which has helped more than 15,000 members of the Armed Forces community has today received a funding boost of £65,000 from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
Read moreCity Bridge Trust has awarded a further £71,600 to SSAFA’s Stepping Stone Home, Gildea House, in order to support women whose relationship with a partner in the military has broken down due to the daily reality of domestic abuse and violence.
Read moreArmy Central Fund has donated £50,000 to support SSAFA’s Emergency Response Fund during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Read moreBeneficiary Vikrant Gurung has piloted a podcast called ‘Frontline to Fairway’ – a platform for fellow On Course Foundation beneficiaries to talk openly about their military career, struggles and subsequent recovery through golf
Read moreThis generous grant will allow The Ripple Pond to continue to support The Armed Forces Community and make a difference, allowing them to be put those in need of support in contact with other families in the same situation.
Read moreA bespoke online hub for people in the serving RAF community who are caring for family members with dementia has gone live.
Read moreIf your Services Users or Association members are facing a visit to hospital or need other medical support, our Welfare Officers can support you in offering comprehensive and confidential medical welfare support to patients and their immediate family.
Read moreFaced with 12 weeks of self-isolation or shielding for many of our members, who might be over 70 or managing a health condition, and then Lockdown for everyone else, the Association ramped up its communication with Members.
Read moreThe page aims to support a positive Veterans narrative and promote collaborative and coordinated communications across the Charity, Government and commercial sectors.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
