Today sees the launch of the Female Veterans’ Transformation Programme which will produce a toolkit for use by service providers in the commercial, statutory and charitable sectors, helping transform service provision for female veterans – the 250,0001 strong group whose specific needs are not being addressed by current service provision2.
Read moreInternational Women’s Day takes place on Friday, 8 March, and Royal Star & Garter is celebrating the dedication and hard work of our female residents throughout their lives.
Read moreIn the RAF Kirsty served in UK, Germany, the Gulf, Norway, Cyprus, the USA, Canada and Kosovo.
Read moreArmy veteran, Gina Allsop is a charity fundraiser, an adventurer, a volunteer with the Army Cadets, a volunteer Marine Mammal Medic, and campaigns for improved mental health.
Read moreThe RAF Benevolent Fund spoke to Sybil Piper, who served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in the Second World War, about her service and how the Fund has helped her in recent years.
Read moreKing’s Centre for Military Health Research is conducting a 12-week online study focused on supporting women who have served in the UK Armed Forces and consume alcohol.
Read moreWomen who served in the Women’s Royal Army Corps (WRAC) from its establishment in 1949 to its disbandment in 1992 are being sought for a major new National Lottery supported educational project which will shine a light on this often-ignored chapter of British military history.
Read moreWomen veterans in the UK are less likely to use veteran-specific mental health services than men, and report feeling as though these services do not meet their needs.
Read moreThe Women’s Royal Naval Service Benevolent Trust (WRNS BT), which has been providing advice and financial relief to former members of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) since 1942 will, as of the 1st January 2024, officially become a subsidiary charity of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC).
Read moreOn the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women The Seafarers’ Charity, UK P&I Club and TK Foundation joined forces to commit three years of funding for the next stage of development of Safer Waves.
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Afghanistan support
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