D-Day: The bench telling veterans’ experiences of the battlefield
This morning (31 May) a bench has been unveiled which tells the stories of D-Day veterans. The event comes six days before the 75-year anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Veteran’s company, Forces Cars Direct raises £100 million savings for military community
Launched in 2001, Forces Cars Direct Ltd is celebrating its eighteenth birthday by announcing a pinnacle new milestone: £100 million in savings on car purchases has been based onto the military community and everyday heroes.
Diary: Pencilling in employment
When you return to civvy street it is important to find a job hat you enjoy and utilises your skills. Job fairs, skills workshops and courses can help you identify your areas of expertise, learn new skills and find the job that is right for you.
Taking control of your health
Registering with local health services like a GP after your leave the Armed Forces is essential, but your medical records don’t automatically transfer to your doctor. We look at how to access your medical records and register with health services after time in the military.
Discovering your home sweet home
Finding the perfect house isn’t easy, but there’s more support now than ever before to help veterans find a place to call home.
On the frontline of veteran mental health
A community shrouded in pride and camaraderie, leaving the ArmedForces poses its own challenges in many areas. No more so than mentally. However, with reports that the government is failing veterans struggling with their mental health: what is being done to support our troops?
Giving back as a volunteer with SSAFA
After leaving the military volunteering can help you give back to the Armed Force community. We speak to one veteran volunteering with SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, about his experiences helping his fellow comrades.
The blue lights of emergency care
If you’re looking for a job that will exercise the same skills as those acquired in the Armed Forces, and will challenge you in new ways, a role in the emergency services could be perfect for you.
Translating your transferable skills
Your time in the military has equipped you with numerous skills that are extremely valuable on civvy street. It can be hard to know how to market yourself to employers, but there’s support out there to help you find a career you’ll excel in.
Combat Stress launches £10m appeal to improve veterans’ mental health services
Today, veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress launches a £10 million appeal to meet the increasing demand for their services.