Brian Blessed has hosted a private audience with a group of 30 blind veterans from Essex and Hertfordshire, providing some much-needed entertainment as this period of self-isolation continues.
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Brian Blessed has hosted a private audience with a group of 30 blind veterans from Essex and Hertfordshire, providing some much-needed entertainment as this period of self-isolation continues.
Read moreA trailblazer for women in the Forces, Anne Bischoff was one of few female engineers in the RAF in the 1960s. Her military career ended abruptly when she was injured falling off a plane.
Read moreNational asbestos-related cancer charity, Mesothelioma UK’s ‘Supporting our Armed Forces’ campaign has won the Military and Civilian Health Partnership Award at the 40th HSJ Awards.
Read moreSSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has become the official and only charity partner of the British Army Cycling Union.
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Census day was yesterday, but it is vital those who have not yet completed, do so as soon as possible.
Read moreNational veterans’ charity Launchpad has received a grant of more than £36,000 from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity towards specialist support, heating costs and practical items for residents living at Launchpad’s two houses in Newcastle upon Tyne and Liverpool.
Read moreThe annual Big Salute campaign awards grants up to the value of £10k for projects that make a huge difference across the whole forces community.
Read moreAhead of its introduction on 6 April, the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and HMRC will be running a virtual Q&A on Twitter.
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The Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England are conducting a study in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University to understand the long-term impact of genital injuries on male UK military veterans, and identify any potential unmet support needs.
Read moreTo celebrate Women’s History Month, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is sharing some of the remarkable stories of women who have overcome adversity and are giving back to those who supported them overcome those challenges.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
