Supporting mental health during COVID-19
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.
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Category: Wellbeing
The best podcasts to listen to in isolation
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.
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Promoting community spirit during COVID-19
*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.
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Government announces tax breaks for companies employing veterans
Yesterday (8 March), the government announced tax breaks for employers that hire ex-Forces personnel, in a bid to enable more veterans into work.
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New app launched to combat loneliness among veterans
A new app has been launched by a veterans charity to combat loneliness within the ex-Forces community.
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New prosthetic implant helping veterans on the road to civvy street
A pioneering new prosthetic implant is making changes and improvements for veterans transitioning back to civvy street with an amputation.
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Celebrating Remembrance with The Poppy Factory
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.
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Charities join forces to support military dementia carers
Armed Forces personnel caring for loved ones with dementia will receive life changing support thanks to a survey conducted by the RAF Association.
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Preparing for fireworks this Bonfire Night
Fireworks are used to celebrate various dates in the calendar, such as New Year and the impending Bonfire Night on 5 November. But for veterans and those living with PTSD, this time of year can be distressing and even trigger flashbacks, or other symptoms of the condition.
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Prince Harry launches British Invictus Games team
Today (29 October), Prince Harry has announced his British team for the 2020 Invictus Games in The Hague.
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