The announcement of the allocation of £6million of funding for Armed Forces charities is a welcome recognition of the importance of ensuring that ex-Service personnel and their families can continue to access vital support at this time.
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The announcement of the allocation of £6million of funding for Armed Forces charities is a welcome recognition of the importance of ensuring that ex-Service personnel and their families can continue to access vital support at this time.
Read moreMind Kind is a week-long series of interviews, videos, case studies, and practical tips and information on mental health and forces families across BFBS platforms.
Read moreA bespoke online hub for people in the serving RAF community who are caring for family members with dementia has gone live.
Read moreWalking With The Wounded has been shortlisted for the new Mental Health and Well-being Award. The Charity’s mental health and Independent Employment Support (IPS) programme has been shortlisted for the ‘Innovative mental health intervention’ category.
Read moreAt the beginning of July BFBS is hosting an interactive Facebook Live to discuss the mental health of forces families and issues which may have been amplified during the current pandemic.
Read moreTriple Grand Slam winner Ryan Jones has joined military charity Blind Veterans UK’s befriending service, to offer companionship and alleviate the social isolation being experienced by blind veterans during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Read moreResidents have been giving up their own time to volunteer with community projects to help those in need, particularly vulnerable and local isolated people during lockdown.
Read moreDuring Mental Health Awareness week we feel that it is important to showcase the power of golf, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreFollowing a study on Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) which found that CPTSD is a more prevalent condition within help-seeking ex-Service personnel than PTSD, Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded a new grant to conduct a pilot study of a new treatment especially developed for CPTSD in ex-Service personnel.
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The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
