This week 15 more service leavers and veterans will embark on a free, full-time one-year Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production Course, provided by the Forces Media Academy.
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This week 15 more service leavers and veterans will embark on a free, full-time one-year Higher National Certificate (HNC) Creative Media Production Course, provided by the Forces Media Academy.
Read moreMental illness is common and can affect anyone, including serving and ex-members of the armed forces and their families. While some people cope by getting support from their family and friends, or by getting help with other issues in their lives, others need clinical care and treatment, which could be from the NHS, support groups or charities.
Although it’s completely normal to experience anxiety or depression after traumatic events, this can be tough to deal with. Furthermore, the culture of the armed forces can make seeking help for a mental health problem appear difficult.
Read moreForces in Mind Trust (FiMT) are currently carrying out a survey on behalf of Veterans Work, a consortium of organisations including Deloitte, the Forces in Mind Trust and the Officers’ Association, to understand the experiences of veterans in finding employment after leaving the military.
Read moreABF The Soldiers’ Charity has visited The Royal Star & Garter Homes in Surbiton to see how its grants help the Army veterans who live there.
Read moreChris Bennett, 55 and from Bookham, took part in the triathlon on Sunday 30 September and has raised more than £1,800 for the charity.
Read moreStoll, the housing charity for vulnerable Veterans, is launching a nationwide appeal urging social housing providers to allocate at least one property to someone who has served in the Armed Forces.
Read moreThe Royal Star & Garter Homes has launched a recruitment drive ahead of the opening of its new home in High Wycombe.
Read moreFollowing the success of last year’s event, Worthing-based charity, Care for Veterans, will be holding its third annual Glitter Ball on Saturday 24 November.
Read moreLady Haig’s Poppy Factory was alive with activity yesterday (Thursday, 27th September) as the near-five million poppies which are all made by hand by former Service personnel were loaded on to trucks to begin the journey to the four corners of the country ahead of the start of the 2018 Scottish Poppy Appeal.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
