April 21, 2026 marks the centenary of the birth of the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, and as such, it is a moment of reflection not just for the nation, but very much also for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreA York-born teenager will celebrate her 18th birthday in extraordinary style this April by running the London Marathon in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Read moreThe Royal Naval Association (RNA) is sad that WW2 veteran Alec Penstone will be in hospital over his 101st birthday and would like anyone who wants to wish him well to send a card to Alec, who helped shape our world today.
Read moreThe Royal Naval Association, the biggest collective group of Royal Naval veterans and serving personnel in the UK, is launching an appeal to raise £75,000 to preserve the stunning Naval Service Memorial (NSM) at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) and is calling on the wider Naval family and the public to support this vital appeal.
Read moreThe Poppy Factory has announced a record year of support for the Armed Forces community, helping 1,240 veterans and family members to feel healthier, more independent and better connected through employment.
Read moreLeading homelessness charity ALABARÉ has received a £30,000 boost from the Veterans’ Foundation for its Boots on the Ground wellbeing programme for former military personnel.
Read moreJoin Combat Stress’ Principal Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Lead for Learning and Development Dr Vicky Aldridge for an engaging and practical session on what it means to be trauma-informed, why it matters, and how organisations can meaningfully contribute to recovery.
Read moreIn this session, Combat Stress’ Clinical Lead and Head of Clinical Information Dr Lee Robinson will break down how data helps personalise treatment for veterans, supports clinicians in refining their practice, and drives ongoing service improvement.
Read moreLed by Combat Stress’ Lead Occupational Therapist Leona Waterfield, this engaging session will explore how sensory modulation works and why it can make a meaningful difference in recovery.
Read moreThis webinar brings together Combat Stress’ Principal Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR Practitioner Holly-Jane Hatcher and Principal Clinical Psychologist Dr Leanne Bannister to unpack the distinctions between PTSD and complex PTSD from a psychological perspective.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
