On the year anniversary of the recommendations made by Sarah Atherton MP in her report, defence looks back at the measures introduced.
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On the year anniversary of the recommendations made by Sarah Atherton MP in her report, defence looks back at the measures introduced.
Read moreIn ABF The Soldiers’ Charity new podcast for General Talk, their host Harry Bucknall talks to Joyce Wilding, veteran of the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War Two, one of the many brave women featured in historian Tessa Dunlop’s acclaimed book, “Army Girls”.
Read moreThe Veterans and Families Institute for Military Social Research, in collaboration with the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Salute Her, are undertaking research to explore female Veteran’s experience of mental health issues and ways to improve current mental health support provision.
Read moreForces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £220,000 to the King’s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR), based at King’s College London, to carry out a study examining the barriers for female veterans preventing them from making a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life in the UK.
Read moreWe are really keen to get as many female veterans together to chat about any challenges you have faced since leaving the military. Also, to share any positive experiences you have had since becoming a veteran.
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The Royal College of GPs have recorded a podcast with Ali Brown, Military Veteran and Co-chair of SESWHISG, Cobseo Female Veteran Cluster.
Read moreThe Veterans and Families Institute for Military Social Research are undertaking research exploring women’s experiences of sexual offences in the UK Armed Forces, to get a better understanding of the Service Justice System and potential avenues for improving the current response.
Read moreIn celebration of International Women’s Day which takes place on March 8th, Walking With The Wounded (‘WWTW’), a leading Armed Forces charity, is proud to announce the appointment of two new female Charity Ambassadors, current President of the Army Officer Selection Board, Colonel Lucy Giles and Victoria Loaiza, a prominent Armed Forces supporter and widow of an Afghanistan soldier.
Read moreThe brand-new research project will be carried out by the Seafarers’ International Research Centre at Cardiff University and will focus on women working on cargo ships.
Read moreRoyal Star & Garter, the charity which provides loving, compassionate care to veterans and their partners living with disability or dementia, has a long and proud history of caring for remarkable women.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
