Today (10 October) is World Mental Health Day. A day recognised ever year to highlight the importance of looking after our mental health, the support available and what needs to be done to provide more support.
SSAFA’s Forcesline has seen an 80 per cent increase in requests for befriending and support from those feeling isolated by lockdown measures .
During stressful times as these, it’s more important than ever to look after your mental health and make it as much of a priority as your physical health.
If you’ve been social distancing or self-isolating, you might be looking for new things to do to keep yourself entertained and stay positive during this challenging time. And podcasts are great fun and can feel like you’re not alone.
*This is an ongoing story, so we may update this post* With everything in the news feeling quite doom and gloom over the last few days, it’s natural to have questions or worries about the situation concerning coronavirus.
Yesterday (8 March), the government announced tax breaks for employers that hire ex-Forces personnel, in a bid to enable more veterans into work.
A new app has been launched by a veterans charity to combat loneliness within the ex-Forces community.
A pioneering new prosthetic implant is making changes and improvements for veterans transitioning back to civvy street with an amputation.
Every autumn, the streets of Britain turn red, with Remembrance poppies being worn commemorating the sacrifices made by veterans and current serving personnel. Charity, The Poppy Factory not only creates the humble poppy, but helps veterans into work.
Armed Forces personnel caring for loved ones with dementia will receive life changing support thanks to a survey conducted by the RAF Association.
