Personal finance can be an emotional subject as well as a complicated one. We break down some of the top money worries and point you in the direction of support. Many ex-service men and women struggle financially after they leave the Forces. It’s important to remember that whatever your financial concerns are, there are […]
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It can be difficult to know where to turn for help when you transition back to civilian life. A range of organisations and charities are there to give you the tools to get you and your family back on-track. PTSD RESOLUTION Leaving the Armed Forces can be difficult even if it wasn’t through sickness or […]
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After spending hours meticulously perfecting your CV in order to get a call back, the thought of attending a big interview can be daunting. It can be stressful if you’ve just left the Armed Forces and haven’t attended a job interview in years, or maybe ever. No matter what industry you hope to get into, […]
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“Everyone’s experience of leaving the service is individual and unique,” says Denise Knowles, a counsellor at Relate, the UK’s largest provider of relationship support. “It’s all about managing expectations, for the person leaving the services, but also for their family.” Transitioning from the military into civilian life can come with challenges and new experiences, and […]
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MOBILIZE is an organisation supporting veterans struggling to access treatment, advice or exercise since leaving the military. Retired RAMC Major Cameron Angus founded MOBILIZE, and is helping to relieve the symptoms of PTSD or injury through mindful movement, physiotherapy, Pilates, meditation and group rehabilitation. I was in the medical corps for 30 years had posts […]
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Forces veterans could be in line to have their driving licences stamped with a ‘V’ to recognise their service. The card would help the country’s 2.5 million former military personnel gain easier access to services, and could also give access to discounts. Prime Minister Theresa May would work as proof of service, and be the […]
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It’s the dream for many – but buying a home can be much more complex than you’d think, especially when you’re leaving the Forces. We take a look at what support is out there to help make the process more straightforward Becoming a homeowner is a pretty great feeling – but the path to property […]
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Moving things by road, rail and sea, the world of logistics has lots of exciting opportunities, many of which are brilliantly suited to ex-military personnel. We take a look at some of the best roles worth checking out Distribution manager A distribution manager plays a key part in logistics for many companies, coordinating the movement […]
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Jaguar Land Rover tell us about their work with the Armed Forces community Jaguar Land Rover’s support for the inspirational Armed Services charity Mission Motorsport has already proved to be a major success on a number of fronts. As well as playing a vital role in helping many injured former service personnel to “race, recover […]
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