The MOD and new not-for-profit TechVets have joined forces to help more veterans become cyber warriors.
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The MOD and new not-for-profit TechVets have joined forces to help more veterans become cyber warriors.
Read moreA West Yorkshire blind veteran has secured his first international medal for Team GB at the British Taekwondo International Poomsae Championships in London.
Read moreF4H recently reached a tremendous milestone: Course 100 was delivered at The Brathay Trust in the Lake District.
Read moreSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has created a new animation to promote the benefits of its mentoring service to veterans and their families adjusting to civilian life.
Read moreAlabaré’s Homes for Veterans had the pleasure of welcoming MP for Portsmouth South Stephen Morgan to one of our Hampshire services. Stephen was able to spend the afternoon hearing the stories of our service users and how Alabaré is helping them in their time of need upon leaving the forces.
Read moreSpecial Forces veteran teams up with SSAFA to ensure a fulfilled life for veterans after military life
Ant Middleton, star of SAS Who Dares Wins and Special Forces veteran, has teamed up with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, to launch the Ant Middleton Fund, to help veterans get back on their feet as they return to civilian life.
Read moreThe Royal Air Forces Association is helping serving personnel feel more connected to home by launching the ‘Wings Doodle Box’.
The boxes will be given to all children who receive a Storybook Wings story from now until the end of 2018 and are being launched to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the hugely popular scheme. The boxes contain a pillow case, wash bag, welcome home banner and cards, all of which can be coloured in using the fabric pens provided. The box itself can also be coloured in to make it stand out in a parent or carer’s bedroom.
Read morePreventative interventions may have a positive effect on the well-being of ex-Service personnel who are having difficulties making the transition back into civilian life, a new Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) funded-study has revealed.
The systematic review of research literature led by Newcastle University, published in Plos One academic journal, shows the positive impact of well-being interventions such as journaling and relaxation techniques on the lives of ex-Service personnel and their families.
Read moreBarclays Bank has joined forces with us to organise a ‘Spouses and Partners Talent Day’ in Portsmouth on 12th July. The free event, to be held at the Commercial Road branch, will offer the opportunity to sign up for workshops and give an insight into careers, as well as a chance to network in an informal atmosphere. Members of the bank’s HR team will also be there to look for potential recruits – and there could be work placements on offer as well.
Read moreThis one-day event will equip you with the latest advice and knowledge you need to approach your transition and/or continue your second career with confidence.
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