Through targeted work with the MOD and related services, the Armed Forces Outreach Service covering Gateshead, Newcastle and Durham have seen an 11% increase in referrals to the service who are still serving and a 16% increase in referrals who have left the forces within 6 months, this is all within a 39% increase in referrals to the service this year.
Read moreDanny Egan, Director of Health & Wellbeing with RMA – The Royal Marines Charity recently joined Rear Admiral Judith Terry OBE, Director of Personnel and Training RN and other military and civilian personnel at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone for the unveiling of a Reflection Bench in honour of Captain James Simpson.
Read moreFor 2 years, Combat Stress has been a strategic lead for the Veteran’s Places, Pathways, and People Programme (VPPP), funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, which aimed to give veterans safe, welcoming places to go in their local community, and provide best possible access to mental health systems and treatment pathways.
Read moreVeterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress has appointed Chloe Mackay as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Read moreThe Army Benevolent Fund is delighted to award a £14,500 grant to Brooke House Health and Wellbeing Centre towards its Hooves for Healing project for former soldiers.
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that we are close to selling out the 2024 Veterans’ Mental Health Conference (14 May 2024).
Read moreThe Naval Children’s Charity are thrilled to be launching ‘Doing Distance’ – a psychological toolkit for armed forces children, to help them navigate the challenges that come with ‘service’ life, particularly around separation and mobility.
Read moreWe will be hearing from academic experts, researchers, charities and government-based institutions including Ministry of Defence.
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that our Legacy team has been shortlisted for the Excellence in Donor Journey & Pledger Stewardship award at the Smee & Ford Legacy Giving Awards 2024.
Read moreIf you are a Cobseo Member you are entitled to a 50% discount on the Veteran’s Mental Health Conference (max 2 discounted tickets per organisation) thanks to our sponsors, the Forces in Mind Trust.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
