The MOD plans to introduce a new compensation scheme for injured armed forces personnel and families of those killed in combat.
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The MOD plans to introduce a new compensation scheme for injured armed forces personnel and families of those killed in combat.
Read moreFinchale welcomes its first cohort of veterans this week, who will be taking advantage of its vast accommodation, catering and transport facilities as part of a wider “Combat to Construction” project that will see 180 individuals supported throughout 2017.
The Combat to Construction Programme is an initiative from leading house builder Persimmon Homes, which aims to deliver jobs by re-training former military personnel to become bricklayers and joiners.
Read moreNHS England, together with the MOD, BLESMA, Blind Veterans UK and Style for Soldiers, has recently launched the veterans trauma network, which aims to provide specialist care for patients with service related traumatic injuries. The network has been informed by feedback from veterans, their families and GPs who have requested both clinical assurance on the advice and excellence of care and a supportive ‘safety net’ to meet the ongoing health needs of injured military personnel transitioning out of the service and veterans.
Read moreOver 75 years ago, like so many Gurkhas before him, Dambahadur Thapa signed up to serve the British Army.
It was October 1940, and the Second World War was already raging in Europe. After training in India and a tour of the Middle East, Damabahadur was sent to the jungles of Burma.
Read moreJohn Sharpe, National Chair of the Royal Observer Corps Association has been awarded the MBE in the 2017 New Years Honours List.
Read moreFollow this link to all the latest news from the Not Forgotten Association.
Read moreFollowing the recent departure of Database & Finance Officer Kester Muller for pastures new and the retirement later this month of Head of Finance Pat Henderson, who have conscientiously served the charity for 2½ and 5 years respectively, The Not Forgotten Association is delighted to welcome three new members of staff.
Read moreWe are delighted that our Entertainments Officer Dougie Squires was recently awarded the MVO for his services to choreography and stage direction of royal pageants. Dougie arranges the entertainment at our annual Christmas Tea Party at St. James’s Palace and is well known for his work in television from the mid-1950s.
Read moreFollow this link for all the latest news from X-Forces.
Read moreX-Forces is delighted to announce it will be the sponsor for the Social & Environmental Category at the 2017 MCA Awards (The Management Consultancies Association).
MCA is the representative body for management consultancy firms in the UK.
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