World Mental Health Day: creating hope through action
More veterans have died from suicide than combat since 1984. This World Mental Health Day, we’re thinking about suicide prevention and how it might help save someone’s life.
Take on London’s only Armed Forces Day event this June for SSAFA
Celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday 26 June by taking on the 13 Bridges Challenge to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
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.
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.
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.
Thinking of starting your own business? A short guide to business insurance
As a service leaver starting your own business, insurance can often be over-looked in business risk management. You probably see insuring your home as common sense and the same should be true for your business.
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.
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.
Celebrating success at the Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards
On Tuesday night (3 December), members of the Armed Forces community came together to celebrate the Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards at the Double Tree Hilton in Glasgow. We caught up with Graham Allison, winner of the Outstanding Achiever of the Year award, to find out how veterans can get ahead in business.
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.