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15 March 2018

The Royal British Legion

Employment, Families, Support, Veterans, Welfare

How the Legion’s handy van service helps people maintain independence

The Legion’s handy van service helps ex-Service people and their families with small household repairs and minor adaptations.

The Legion has handy vans in 21 counties across the country, and partnerships with other organisations that offer the same service in areas where we don’t operate. Staff begin to assess properties as soon as they arrive, checking the state of doors, windows, security lights and fences.

Like many in the team, Chris comes from a military background and served for just under 14 years in the Royal Engineers: “I love it. I get to meet some fantastic people and hear all their stories”

15 March 2018

NHS England

Health, Mental Health, Transition, Veterans

NHS Veterans’ Mental Health Complex Treatment Service – Midlands and East providers announced

NHS England has appointed St Andrew’s Healthcare as the provider for the NHS Veterans’ Mental Health Complex Treatment Service in the East of England and the East Midlands, and Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust as the provider of this service in the West Midlands.

14 March 2018

Blind Veterans UK

Announcements, Events, Veterans, volunteers, Wales, Welfare

Local military charity invites you to a volunteer open day

Blind Veterans UK, a local charity for blind and vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, is inviting residents of Gwynedd and Conwy to attend a volunteer open day.

The charity is looking for prospective new volunteers to support the Regional Fundraising Team in a variety of different activities and roles within the area. With an extensive range of upcoming events, the charity is particularly on the lookout for volunteers to assist with manning stalls, taking registrations, promoting events and much, much more to be revealed on the day.

14 March 2018

SSAFA

Anniversary, Centenary, Remembrance, Support, Veterans, Welfare, WW1

Dan Snow, WW1 Historian and SSAFA Ambassador’s letter to media

This year, SSAFA the Armed Forces charity will mark 100 years since the end of World War One.

The charity, of which I am a proud Ambassador, was there for our Armed Forces family then and they’re still here for them now.

For over 130 years and through a number of conflicts, SSAFA has shown its commitment to our service men and women, veterans and their families; relieving need, suffering and distress through its network of local branches.

13 March 2018

Blind Veterans UK

Case study, Event, Veterans, Visit, Welfare

Blind veterans welcome local MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle to charity’s Brighton centre

On Friday morning (09/03) blind veterans supported by national military charity Blind Veterans UK were visited by Lloyd Russell-Moyle, MP for Kemptown and Peacehaven, at the charity’s centre in Ovingdean.

Lloyd was given a tour of the centre and answered questions about social care, and his continued commitment to supporting local charities, during a Q&A with staff and beneficiaries.

12 March 2018

Royal Naval Benevolent Trust

Benevolence, Carehome, Families, Finance, Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Support, Veterans

Did you know that RNBT can provide assistance with care home fees and also with domiciliary care?

You might not be aware that RNBT can offer support to older members of The RNBT family by making a contribution towards care home fees. RNBT can also make a contribution towards the cost of domiciliary care. If you know someone who is an ex-RN or RM rating, including reservists, or their widows, then ask them to get in touch with SSAFA who will arrange a home visit and make a recommendation for funding to RNBT.

12 March 2018

Army, Children, Families, Health, Housing, Mental Health, Navy, RAF, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Veterans, Welfare

Veterans’ Gateway – March Newsletter

Veterans’ Gateway Newsletter March 2018

12 March 2018

Care For Veterans

Announcements, fundraising, Veterans, volunteers, Welfare

Charity choir in search of pianist

Reverend Beverley Miles, who is Chaplain at Worthing-based charity, Care for Veterans, is in search of a pianist to accompany a new choir she has organised.
The Gifford House Singers, which consists of resident veterans, their family members, staff and volunteers, made their debut at the charity’s Carol Concert at Lancing College Chapel in December. The ensemble thoroughly enjoyed performing and was well-received by the audience, so they have decided to continue and take part in more performances.

9 March 2018

NHS England

Army, Courses, Employment, Navy, RAF, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Serving, Transition, Veterans

Step into Health – delivering opportunities for the Armed Forces community

Step into Health is an initiative which seeks to connect employers in the NHS to people from the Armed Forces community. There is a large population of working age veterans in the UK and this programme is designed to support employers in recruiting from this community and to promote the NHS as an employer of choice. The Armed Forces community includes those at various stages of their career, veterans who may have served for any length of time and their spouses and dependants looking to establish themselves within the sector.

Employers are being asked to make a series of pledges to enable individuals and supporting organisations to discover and take up opportunities for employment and training including apprenticeships.

9 March 2018

Defence Medical Welfare Service

Serving, Support, Transition, Veterans, Women

International Woman’s day: Meeting the specific needs of female soldiers, veterans and spouses

On International Woman’s day we celebrate the cultural, political, social and economic achievements of women. Women have played a pivotal role within the Armed Forces. Military spouses (a majority of whom are women) are supporting the serving partner, not only by providing emotional support, but also practical and financial help, especially during times of deployment.

During the First and Second World Wars, women looked after the wounded or were called up for war work, in roles such as mechanics, engineers and drivers, whilst fighting the daily battle of running the household alone. In recent years women were integrated into the rest of the army.

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